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The Love Child

7.519881h 42mMovieDramaComedy

When he was a little boy, Dillon's rock musician father and hippie mother died in a traffic accident. Now in his twenties, Dillon wants nothing more than a normal, responsible life, working in an office and taking care of the grandmother…

DirectorRobert Smith
WriterGordon Hann

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Cast · Directed by Robert Smith

SHSheila Hancock
Sheila Hancock
Edith
PCPeter Capaldi
Peter Capaldi
Dillon
PHPercy Herbert
Percy Herbert
Maurice
LSLesley Sharp
Lesley Sharp
Bernadette
AHArthur Hewlett
Arthur Hewlett
Stan
ASAlexei Sayle
Alexei Sayle
The Voices
CSCleo Sylvestre
Cleo Sylvestre
Cynthia
SL
Stephen Lind
Colin
A
Ajaykumar
Majid
AS
Andrew Seear
Tony
KAKevin Allen
Kevin Allen
Cliff
RBRobert Blythe
Robert Blythe
Elvis

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The Love Child — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Love Child?

The Love Child isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Love Child on Netflix?

No, The Love Child is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Love Child on Amazon Prime Video?

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

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The Love Child 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 Love Child?

The Love Child hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 10, 1988. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.