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Upstream

7.220091h 40mMovieDrama

A story on the trials and tribulations of a mother-and-son relationship, which goes downhill after son Damiaan passes his school exams and almost immediately moves into a squat, while his widowed mother Aleid falls for the charms of a skipper and moves in with him just as soon.

DirectorDanyael Sugawara
WriterMarieke van der Pol

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 33 other countries

Upstream isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia and 29 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Danyael Sugawara

Anneke Blok
Anneke Blok
Aleid
Marnie Blok
Marnie Blok
Mea
Manuel Broekman
Manuel Broekman
Simon
Lidewij Mahler
Lidewij Mahler
Desie
Ronald Top
Ronald Top
Roel
Evert van der Meulen
Evert van der Meulen
Rob
Wieger Windhorst
Wieger Windhorst
Damiaan

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Upstream — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Upstream?

Upstream isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Austria, Belgium and Bulgaria and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Upstream on Netflix?

No, Upstream is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026.

Is Upstream on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Upstream for free?

Upstream 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 Upstream?

Upstream 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 26, 2009. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.