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This Is the Sea

6.019971h 40mMovieDramaRomance

The film is set in Northern Ireland shortly after 1994 cease-fire. Hazel is a Protestant and Malachy a Catholic. Romance between them is threatened by Rohan (leader in militant underground and pal of Malachy's brother Padhar), who wants…

DirectorMary McGuckian
WriterMary McGuckian
ProducersBrian Gilbert·Peter Samuelson

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 13 other countries

This Is the Sea isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados and 9 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Mary McGuckian

SMSamantha Morton
Samantha Morton
Hazel Stokes
RM
Ross McDade
Malachy McAliskey
RHRichard Harris
Richard Harris
Old Man Jacobs
GBGabriel Byrne
Gabriel Byrne
Rohan
JLJohn Lynch
John Lynch
Padhar McAliskey
DMDearbhla Molloy
Dearbhla Molloy
Ma Stokes
IMIan McElhinney
Ian McElhinney
Da Stokes
MO
Marc O'Shea
Jef Stokes
SMStella McCusker
Stella McCusker
Ma McAliskey
MM
Mary McGuckian
Cathy
DMDes McAleer
Des McAleer
Inspector Wilson
JNJames Nesbitt
James Nesbitt
Constable Hubert Porter

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This Is the Sea — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams This Is the Sea?

This Is the Sea isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Antigua & Barbuda, Australia and Barbados and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is This Is the Sea on Netflix?

No, This Is the Sea is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is This Is the Sea on Amazon Prime Video?

No, This Is the Sea isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch This Is the Sea for free?

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