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The Innocent

6.719851h 41mMovieDramaTV Movie

A young Yorkshire boy struggles to come to grips with squabbling parents, a doctor who wants to institutionalize him because of his epilepsy, and a mother who refuses to accept that he is different in any way – and that is only the half of…

DirectorJohn Mackenzie
WriterRay Jenkins
ProducersJacky Stoller·Dickie Bamber

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Cast · Directed by John Mackenzie

AH
Andrew Hawley
Timothy 'Tim' Dobson
KMKika Markham
Kika Markham
Mrs. Dobson
LNLiam Neeson
Liam Neeson
John Carns
PD
Patrick Daley
Eddie King
PA
Paul Askew
Stanley
LPLorraine Peters
Lorraine Peters
Win's grandmother
TBTom Bell
Tom Bell
Frank Dobson
RHRichard Hope
Richard Hope
Mouth Organ Player
JC
Jack Carr
Mill Owner
CWClive Wood
Clive Wood
Turner
MRMiranda Richardson
Miranda Richardson
Mary Turner
RLRichard Laxton
Richard Laxton
Reg Reid

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The Innocent — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Innocent?

The Innocent isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Innocent on Netflix?

No, The Innocent is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is The Innocent on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Innocent for free?

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

What is the OTT release date for The Innocent?

The Innocent hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 6, 1985. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.