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The Governess

5.819981h 55mMovieDramaRomance

When the father of privileged Rosina da Silva violently dies, she decides to pass herself off as a gentile and finds employment with a family in faraway Scotland. Soon she and the family father, Charles, start a passionate secret affair.

DirectorSandra Goldbacher
WriterSandra Goldbacher
ProducersSarah Curtis·Sally Hibbin

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Sandra Goldbacher

MDMinnie Driver
Minnie Driver
Rosina da Silva
TWTom Wilkinson
Tom Wilkinson
Mr. Charles Cavendish
HWHarriet Walter
Harriet Walter
Mrs. Cavendish
JMJonathan Rhys Meyers
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Henry Cavendish
FHFlorence Hoath
Florence Hoath
Clementina Cavendish
AC
Arlene Cockburn
Lily Milk, the Maid
EBEmma Bird
Emma Bird
Rebecca
ALAdam Levy
Adam Levy
Benjamin
CK
Countess Koulinskyi
Aunt Sofka
BMBruce Myers
Bruce Myers
Rosina's Father
DB
Diana Brooks
Rosina's Mother
RB
Raymond Brody
Litnoff

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The Governess — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Governess?

The Governess isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Governess on Netflix?

No, The Governess is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Governess on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Governess for free?

The Governess isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.