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The Watchmaker's Apprentice

7.320151h 7mMovieDocumentary

The story of how Dr. George Daniels rose from Dickensian poverty to become the finest watchmaker of the modern era – and how Roger Smith embarked on an obsessive, seven-year quest to become his apprentice and equal.

DirectorDavid Armstrong
WritersAlistair Audsley·Christy DeHaven

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by David Armstrong

JRJohn Rhys-Davies
John Rhys-Davies
Narrator
RS
Roger W. Smith
Self
GD
George Daniels
Self

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The Watchmaker's Apprentice — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Watchmaker's Apprentice?

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

Is The Watchmaker's Apprentice on Netflix?

No, The Watchmaker's Apprentice is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is The Watchmaker's Apprentice on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Watchmaker's Apprentice isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Watchmaker's Apprentice for free?

The Watchmaker's Apprentice isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.