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Nova '78

20261h 18mMovieDocumentaryMusic

Resurrected through UK-led archival restoration NOVA 78' shows never-before-seen footage of the legendary Nova Convention where William Burroughs, Patti Smith, Zappa, Ginsberg and more collided in an explosion of ideas, art and rebellion.

DirectorsRodrigo Areias·Aaron Brookner
WriterAaron Brookner
ProducersPaula Alvarez Vaccaro·Rodrigo Areias

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Expected on OTT
around September 17, 2026

Released in cinemas on July 30, 2026. A prediction based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window — not a confirmed date. Get the WhichOTT app to be notified the moment it lands.

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Cast · Directed by Rodrigo Areias

PGPhilip Glass
Philip Glass
Self (archive footage)
FZFrank Zappa
Frank Zappa
Self (archive footage)
WBWilliam S. Burroughs
William S. Burroughs
Self (archive footage)
TLTimothy Leary
Timothy Leary
Self (archive footage)
PSPatti Smith
Patti Smith
Self (archive footage)
AGAllen Ginsberg
Allen Ginsberg
Self (archive footage)
LALaurie Anderson
Laurie Anderson
Self (archive footage)
JCJohn Cage
John Cage
Self (archive footage)
AWAnne Waldman
Anne Waldman
Self (archive footage)
JG
James Grauerholtz
Self (archive footage)
POPeter Orlovsky
Peter Orlovsky
Self (archive footage)
MC
Merce Cunningham
Self (archive footage)

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Nova '78 — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Nova '78?

Nova '78 isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Nova '78 on Netflix?

No, Nova '78 is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Nova '78 on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Nova '78 isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Nova '78 for free?

Nova '78 isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Nova '78?

Nova '78 hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 17, 2026. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.