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Paternal

6.120241h 33mMovieDrama

In a small town in central France, Simon is a priest devoted to his parish. During a mass, Louise, whom he hadn’t seen since his seminary years ago, reappears. She introduces him to Aloé, an 11-year-old child, who is his son. This news…

DirectorRonan Tronchot
WritersRonan Tronchot·Ludovic du Clary
ProducersLucile Ric·Charles Philippe

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 21 other countries

Paternal isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil and 17 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Ronan Tronchot

Grégory Gadebois
Grégory Gadebois
Simon
Géraldine Nakache
Géraldine Nakache
Louise
Lyes Salem
Lyes Salem
Amine
Anton Alluin
Anton Alluin
Aloé
Jacques Boudet
Jacques Boudet
Monseigneur Guillaume
Noam Morgensztern
Noam Morgensztern
Père Erwann
Françoise Lebrun
Françoise Lebrun
Rozenn
Sarah Pachoud
Sarah Pachoud
Marion
Daniel Tarrare
Daniel Tarrare
Le professeur de théologie
Christophe Tek
Christophe Tek
Le médecin
Bruno Le Millin
Bruno Le Millin
Vicaire général
Gaïa Warnant
Gaïa Warnant
La jeune mère

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Paternal — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Paternal?

Paternal isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Argentina, Bolivia and Brazil and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Paternal on Netflix?

No, Paternal is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026.

Is Paternal on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Paternal for free?

Paternal 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 Paternal?

Paternal hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 15, 2024. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.