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Portraits

201616mMovie

The 16-minute colour film observes Hockney smoking five cigarettes and thinking about painting in his Los Angeles studio, surrounded by a series of portrait paintings that featured in his 2016 exhibition at the RA (82 Portraits and 1 Still-life)

DirectorTacita Dean

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Cast · Directed by Tacita Dean

DHDavid Hockney
David Hockney
Himself

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Portraits — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Portraits?

Portraits isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Portraits on Netflix?

No, Portraits is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is Portraits on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Portraits for free?

Portraits 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 Portraits?

Portraits hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 2016. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.