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The Burning Times

6.7199057m14AMovieDocumentary

This documentary takes an in-depth look at the witch hunts that swept Europe just a few hundred years ago. False accusations and trials led to massive torture and burnings at the stake and ultimately to the destruction of an organic way of…

DirectorDonna Read
ProducersMary Armstrong·Margaret Pettigrew

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Cast · Directed by Donna Read

MH
Martha Henry
Narrator

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The Burning Times — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Burning Times?

The Burning Times is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, NFB and Tubi TV in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Burning Times on Netflix?

No, The Burning Times is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and NFB.

Is The Burning Times on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Burning Times is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Burning Times for free?

The Burning Times is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB and Tubi TV in Canada.

Is there a sequel to The Burning Times?

Yes — The Burning Times is followed by Full Circle (1992) in the NFB's Women and Spirituality Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Burning Times?

Yes — Goddess Remembered (1989) comes before The Burning Times in the NFB's Women and Spirituality Collection.

Is The Burning Times part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Burning Times is part of a trilogy, alongside Goddess Remembered (1989) and Full Circle (1992).

How many movies are in the NFB's Women and Spirituality Collection?

There are 3 films in the NFB's Women and Spirituality Collection: Goddess Remembered (1989), The Burning Times (1990) and Full Circle (1992).