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The Motivation

6.820131h 28mMovieDocumentary

Go inside the lives and training regimes of eight of the world’s gutsiest professional skateboarders. These fearless stars face unique obstacles on the way to the Street League Championship and the coveted title of best skateboarder in the world.

DirectorAdam Bhala Lough

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Adam Bhala Lough

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The Motivation — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Motivation?

The Motivation 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 Motivation on Netflix?

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

Is The Motivation on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Motivation for free?

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

Is there a sequel to The Motivation?

Yes — The Motivation is followed by Motivation 2: The Chris Cole Story (2015) in the Motivation.

Is there a prequel to The Motivation?

The Motivation is the first film in the Motivation.

Is The Motivation part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Motivation is part of a trilogy, alongside Motivation 2: The Chris Cole Story (2015) and Motivation 3: The Next Generation (2017).

How many movies are in the Motivation?

There are 3 films in the Motivation: The Motivation (2013), Motivation 2: The Chris Cole Story (2015) and Motivation 3: The Next Generation (2017).