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The Biographer

9.020021h 30mMovieDramaTV Movie

Dramatisation of the events leading to Andrew Morton writing his biography of Princess Diana.

DirectorPhilip Saville
WritersAdam Walton·Josh Lacey

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Cast · Directed by Philip Saville

PMPaul McGann
Paul McGann
Andrew Morton
BCBrian Cox
Brian Cox
Michael O'Mara
BEBeatie Edney
Beatie Edney
Lynne Morton
FDFaye Dunaway
Faye Dunaway
Amanda Washington
HBHugh Bonneville
Hugh Bonneville
Eric
CS
Charles Simpson
John
LD
Leo Dolan
Newsagent
ADAmerjit Deu
Amerjit Deu
Shesh Mehta
SM
Sophie Millett
Sandra
MAMiles Anderson
Miles Anderson
Newspaper Editor
LW
Lucy Whybrow
Emily
DK
Dave Kennedy
Steve

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The Biographer — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Biographer?

The Biographer isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Biographer on Netflix?

No, The Biographer is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is The Biographer on Amazon Prime Video?

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

What is the OTT release date for The Biographer?

The Biographer hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 20, 2002. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.