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The Bishop's Story

6.719941h 25mMovieDramaRomance

During a conversation he has with a young priest, a bishop reveals to him a love story that turned his beliefs upside down.

DirectorBob Quinn
WriterBob Quinn

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Cast · Directed by Bob Quinn

DMDonal McCann
Donal McCann
Priest
MF
Margaret Fegan
Housekeeper
RM
Ray McBride
Younger Priest
PL
Peadar Lamb
Bishop
TF
Tomas O' Flatharta
Sacristan
SO
Sean O'Coisdealbha
Publican
MOMartin O'Malley
Martin O'Malley
Boatman

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The Bishop's Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Bishop's Story?

The Bishop's Story isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Bishop's Story on Netflix?

No, The Bishop's Story is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Bishop's Story on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Bishop's Story isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Bishop's Story for free?

The Bishop's Story 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 Bishop's Story?

The Bishop's Story hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1994. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.