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Something Necessary

6.820131h 25m18AMovieDrama

SOMETHING NECESSARY is an intimate moment in the lives of Anne and Joseph. A woman struggling to rebuild her life after the civil unrest that swept Kenya after the 2007 elections claiming the life of her husband, the health of her son and…

DirectorJudy Kibinge
ProducerTom Tykwer

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Judy Kibinge

SW
Sue Wanjiru
Anne (as Susan Wanjiru)
QK
Qdamah Kipchumba
Joseph (as Walter Kipchumba Lagat)
DM
David Kiprotich Mutai
Lesit
AK
Anne Kimani
Gathoni
CK
Carolyne Chebiwott Kibet
Jerono
BN
Benjamin Nyagaka
Kitur
CN
Chomba Njeru
Karogo
HJ
Hilda Jepkoech
Chebet
KD
Kipng'eno Kirui Duncan
Chepsoi

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Something Necessary — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Something Necessary?

Something Necessary isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Something Necessary on Netflix?

No, Something Necessary is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is Something Necessary on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch Something Necessary for free?

Something Necessary isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.