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Science Please! : Lightning

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A clip in the Science Please! collection, Lightning uses archival footage, animated illustrations and amusing narration to explain: What causes the electrical discharge we see as lightning?

DirectorSylvain Charbonneau
WriterSylvain Charbonneau
ProducerMarc Bertrand

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Sylvain Charbonneau

RJRick Jones
Rick Jones

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Science Please! : Lightning — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Science Please! : Lightning?

Science Please! : Lightning is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Science Please! : Lightning on Netflix?

No, Science Please! : Lightning is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on NFB.

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No, Science Please! : Lightning isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

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Science Please! : Lightning is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.