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Somebody's Child

5.320121h 28mPG-13MovieDrama

A woman (Lynn Whitfield) dying of kidney disease learns that God works in mysterious ways after convincing her son (Michael Jai White) to help a repentant ex-con (Byron Minns) whose unexpected presence prompts a startling deathbed confession.

DirectorsGary Wheeler·Siddeeqah Powell
WriterSiddeeqah Powell
ProducersDavid Eubanks·Keith Neal

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 3 other countries

Somebody's Child isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Australia, India, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Gary Wheeler

LWLynn Whitfield
Lynn Whitfield
Constance
BMByron Minns
Byron Minns
Benjamin
MWMichael Jai White
Michael Jai White
Douglas
CPClifton Powell
Clifton Powell
Dr. Sperry
NENadine Ellis
Nadine Ellis
Hope
GWGregory Alan Williams
Gregory Alan Williams
Petey
RNRachelle Neal
Rachelle Neal
Young Constance
KPKimberly Ann Parker
Kimberly Ann Parker
Adoptive Mother
LDLunden De'Leon
Lunden De'Leon
Therapist
DMDevin McGee
Devin McGee
Luke
KS
Kristen Keenan Smith
Nurse

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Somebody's Child — streaming FAQ

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Is Somebody's Child on Netflix?

No, Somebody's Child is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

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