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Nobody's Child

7.419861h 40mMovieDramaTV Movie

Fact-based drama about the life of Marie Balter, who spent most of her young life in mental institutions. At age 16, she first attempted suicide and the next 20 years she spent in and out of the institutions. At last, a caring doctor…

DirectorLee Grant
WritersMary Gallagher·Ara Watson
ProducersJoseph Feury·Dyson Lovell

Where to watch

Lionsgate+ Amazon ChannelLionsgate+ Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Lee Grant

MTMarlo Thomas
Marlo Thomas
Marie Balter
RBRay Baker
Ray Baker
Joe Balter
CKCaroline Kava
Caroline Kava
Dr. Blackwell
KBKathy Baker
Kathy Baker
Lucy Stavros
CLCampbell Lane
Campbell Lane
Mr. Edmond
VS
Vanessa Santos
Little Marie
DF
Donna Ford
Marie at 16
WN
William Nunn
Pa
SD
Stefania DeStefanis
Ma Bartello
KAKaren Elizabeth Austin
Karen Elizabeth Austin
Natural Mother
GSGarwin Sanford
Garwin Sanford
Dr. Pitteo
JG
Joseph Golland
Dr. Potts

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Nobody's Child — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Nobody's Child?

Nobody's Child is streaming on Lionsgate+ in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Nobody's Child on Netflix?

No, Nobody's Child is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Lionsgate+.

Is Nobody's Child on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Nobody's Child isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Lionsgate+ instead.

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Nobody's Child is available on Lionsgate+ in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.