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Return to Dresden

8.0198627mMovieDocumentary

In 1945, Great Britain and the United States organized a bombing raid that devastated the ancient city of Dresden. This short documentary returns exactly 40 years after its destruction and celebrates its renaissance with the re-opening of…

DirectorMartin Duckworth
WritersConrad Ferdinand Meyer·Allan Brown
ProducerJacques Vallée

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Martin Duckworth

EP
Earl Pennington
Narrator
FHFrances Hyland
Frances Hyland
Narrator
EHErich Honecker
Erich Honecker
Self - Addresses Peace Activists
WCWinston Churchill
Winston Churchill
Self (speech) (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)

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Return to Dresden — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Return to Dresden?

Return to Dresden is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Return to Dresden on Netflix?

No, Return to Dresden is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is Return to Dresden on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Return to Dresden isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch Return to Dresden for free?

Return to Dresden is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.