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Tale of the Tides

199850mMovieDocumentary

In Africa there is a fable that explains the creation of the tides. When a hyaena challenged a mudskipper to a drinking contest to decide who should own the shore, the god Mungu tilted the earth so the sea flowed inland, and neither could win.

DirectorsVictoria Stone·Mark Deeble
WritersVictoria Stone·Mark Deeble

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Victoria Stone

IHIan Holm
Ian Holm
Narrator

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Tale of the Tides — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Tale of the Tides?

Tale of the Tides isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Tale of the Tides on Netflix?

No, Tale of the Tides is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Tale of the Tides on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Tale of the Tides isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Tale of the Tides for free?

Tale of the Tides isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.