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The Blue Boy

6.219941h 4mMovieDramaMystery

Marie is an insecure housewife whose husband, Joe, is having an affair. The two of them take a holiday to rural Scotland, but by sheer bad luck, end up at the hotel Joe uses for his "getaways." There, Marie is told the story of a young boy…

DirectorPaul Murton
WriterPaul Murton
ProducersRebecca Eaton·Andrea Calderwood

Where to watch

Britbox Apple TV channelBritbox Apple TV channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Paul Murton

ETEmma Thompson
Emma Thompson
Marie Bonnar
ADAdrian Dunbar
Adrian Dunbar
Joe
EBEleanor Bron
Eleanor Bron
Christine
PLPhyllida Law
Phyllida Law
Marie's Mother
DHDavid Horovitch
David Horovitch
Robert
JR
Joanna Roth
Beth
BM
Barry Molloy
Kiran
LH
Lewis Holden
Kenny
JT
Jim Twaddale
Archie
CCCarol Ann Crawford
Carol Ann Crawford
Doctor
SW
Sandy Welch
Kiran's Father
VL
Veronica Leer
Lover

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The Blue Boy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Blue Boy?

The Blue Boy is streaming on Britbox in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Blue Boy on Netflix?

No, The Blue Boy is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Britbox.

Is The Blue Boy on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Blue Boy isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Britbox instead.

Where can I watch The Blue Boy for free?

The Blue Boy is available on Britbox in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.