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The Childhood Friend

6.119941h 40mMovieHorrorThriller

40-year-old Arnold Gardner is put in charge of the talk show "The Twenty-fifth Hour" after the death of the former host Duncan Mackay. His role on screen creates immediate interest and the program becomes a great success with TV audiences.…

DirectorPupi Avati
WriterPupi Avati
ProducersAntonio Avati·Aurelio De Laurentiis

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

The Childhood Friend isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Italy. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Pupi Avati

JR
Joe Ryan
Ted Gardner
JIJason Robards III
Jason Robards III
Arnold Gardner
AG
Amy Galper
Norma
RS
Robert Swan
Sortino
WSWanja Mary Sellers
Wanja Mary Sellers
Jenny Cohen
CS
Carolyn Spence
Mirna
MM
Mary Mulligan
Inge
LSLee Sellars
Lee Sellars
Randy
JM
Jim Mullins
Myers
SK
Steve King
Owen
DK
Dave Kappas
GHGary Houston
Gary Houston
Ross

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The Childhood Friend — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Childhood Friend?

The Childhood Friend isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Italy. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Childhood Friend on Netflix?

No, The Childhood Friend is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Childhood Friend on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Childhood Friend isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Childhood Friend for free?

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