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The Business of Being Born

6.420081h 27mMovieDocumentary

Birth: it's a miracle. A rite of passage. A natural part of life. But more than anything, birth is a business. Compelled to find answers after a disappointing birth experience with her first child, actress Ricki Lake recruits filmmaker Abby Epstein to explore the maternity care system in America

DirectorAbby Epstein

ProducerRicki Lake

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Not available in Canada

Streaming in 7 other countries

The Business of Being Born isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Australia, Austria, Germany, Guernsey and 3 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Abby Epstein

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The Business of Being Born — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Business of Being Born?

The Business of Being Born isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Austria, Australia and Germany and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Business of Being Born on Netflix?

No, The Business of Being Born is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Business of Being Born on Amazon Prime Video?

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