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Riceboy Sleeps

7.220231h 57mMovieDrama

In the 1990s, an immigrant single mother raises her teenage son in the Canadian suburbs, determined to provide a better life for him than the one she left behind in South Korea.

DirectorAnthony Shim

WriterAnthony Shim

ProducersAnthony Shim·Rebecca Steele

Where to watch

CBC Gem

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Anthony Shim

Choi Seung-yoon

Choi Seung-yoon

Ethan Hwang

Dohyun Noel Hwang

Dohyun Noel Hwang

Child Dong-Hyun

Anthony Shim

Hunter Dillon

Jerina Son

Kang In-sung

Won-Shik / In-Shik

Choi Jong-ryul

Lee Yong-nyeo

Kendra Anderson

Kendra Anderson

Elizabeth Wainwright Molinares

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Riceboy Sleeps — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Riceboy Sleeps?

Riceboy Sleeps is streaming on CBC Gem in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Riceboy Sleeps on Netflix?

No, Riceboy Sleeps is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on CBC Gem.

Is Riceboy Sleeps on Amazon Prime Video?

Riceboy Sleeps isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Riceboy Sleeps for free?

Riceboy Sleeps is available to stream free (with ads) on CBC Gem in Canada.