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Not One Less

7.519991h 46mGMovieDrama

Set in the People's Republic of China during the 1990s, the film centers on a 13-year-old substitute teacher, Wei Minzhi, in the Chinese countryside. Called in to substitute for a village teacher for one month, Wei is told not to lose any students.

DirectorZhang Yimou
WriterXiangsheng Shi
ProducersZhang Weiping·Yu Zhao

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Zhang Yimou

WMWei Minzhi
Wei Minzhi
Wei Minzhi
ZHZhang Huike
Zhang Huike
Zhang Huike
TZTian Zhenda
Tian Zhenda
Village Chief
GEGao Enman
Gao Enman
Teacher Gao
SZ
Sun Zhimei
Sun Zhimei
FY
Feng Yuying
TV Receptionist
LF
Li Fanfan
TV Host
ZY
Zhang Yichang
Mr. Zhang
ZX
Zhanqing Xu
Brick Factory Owner
LH
Liu Hanzhi
Zhang Huike's Mother
MG
Ma Guolin
Bus Station Man
WW
Wu Wanlu
TV Station Manager

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Not One Less — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Not One Less?

Not One Less isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Not One Less on Netflix?

No, Not One Less is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Not One Less on Amazon Prime Video?

Not One Less isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Not One Less for free?

Not One Less isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.