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Once a Clown

201915mMovieDramaComedy

In a universe where Clowns are an ethnic minority, recently divorced father-of-one Richard Plews battles against inequality and alcoholism.

DirectorTom Murphy
WriterTom Murphy
ProducersLaura Cotter·Tom Murphy

Where to watch

CineverseCineverse
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Tom Murphy

TM
Tom Murphy
Richard Plews
SB
Sean Bradshaw
Mr Flizzy's Servant (voice)
NM
Neil MacDonald
Barry Moran
AL
Ava Leadbetter
Barry's Daughter
LC
Laura Cotter
Rachel Denton
JW
Joe Welsh
'Doc'
GM
Gareth Mitchell
News Reporter
TW
Tom White
Mark Plews
JJ
Jazz Jago
Employment Advisor
KD
Karen Deasy
Barry's Wife

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Once a Clown — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Once a Clown?

Once a Clown is streaming on Cineverse in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Once a Clown on Netflix?

No, Once a Clown is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Cineverse.

Is Once a Clown on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Once a Clown isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Cineverse instead.

Where can I watch Once a Clown for free?

Once a Clown is available to stream free (with ads) on Cineverse in Canada.