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This Happy Breed

7.119441h 51mPGMovieDrama

A chronicle of the lives of the Gibbons family, from shortly after the end of the First World War to the beginning of the Second.

DirectorDavid Lean
WritersRonald Neame·David Lean
ProducerNoël Coward

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Cast · Directed by David Lean

RNRobert Newton
Robert Newton
Frank Gibbons
CJCelia Johnson
Celia Johnson
Ethel Gibbons
AVAmy Veness
Amy Veness
Mrs. Flint
ALAlison Leggatt
Alison Leggatt
Aunt Sylvia
SHStanley Holloway
Stanley Holloway
Bob Mitchell
JMJohn Mills
John Mills
Billy Mitchell
KWKay Walsh
Kay Walsh
Queenie Gibbons
EE
Eileen Erskine
Vi Gibbons
JBJohn Blythe
John Blythe
Reg Gibbons
GV
Guy Verney
Sam Leadbitter
BF
Betty Fleetwood
Phyllis Blake
MTMerle Tottenham
Merle Tottenham
Edie

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This Happy Breed — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams This Happy Breed?

This Happy Breed is streaming on Criterion Channel, Tubi TV and Plex in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is This Happy Breed on Netflix?

No, This Happy Breed is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Tubi TV.

Is This Happy Breed on Amazon Prime Video?

No, This Happy Breed isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel and Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch This Happy Breed for free?

This Happy Breed is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Plex in Canada.