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The Best of Men

6.920121h 30mMovieDramaHistory

Ludwig Guttmann, a renowned German neurosurgeon who fled Nazi Germany in the early days of WWII, takes a position at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Buckinghamshire, England in 1944 and begins to transform the lives of his patients, paralyzed…

DirectorTim Whitby
WriterLucy Gannon
ProducersHarriet Davison·Matthew Read

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 10 other countries

The Best of Men isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Brazil, Denmark, Finland, Guernsey and 6 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Tim Whitby

EMEddie Marsan
Eddie Marsan
Dr. Ludwig Guttmann
GMGeorge MacKay
George MacKay
Private William Heath
RBRob Brydon
Rob Brydon
Corporal Wynne Bowen
NCNiamh Cusack
Niamh Cusack
Sister Edwards
RMRichard McCabe
Richard McCabe
Dr. Cowan
NJNicholas Jones
Nicholas Jones
General Blake
TSTristan Sturrock
Tristan Sturrock
Sergeant 'Q' Hills
TOTracy-Ann Oberman
Tracy-Ann Oberman
Else Guttmann
KCKim Chapman
Kim Chapman
Windmill Girl (uncredited)

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The Best of Men — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Best of Men?

The Best of Men isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Denmark, Finland and United Kingdom and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Best of Men on Netflix?

No, The Best of Men is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Best of Men on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Best of Men isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Best of Men for free?

The Best of Men isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is The Best of Men based on a true story?

Yes — The Best of Men is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).