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War Witch

6.620121h 30mGMovieDramaWar

Somewhere in Sub-Saharan Africa, Komona a 14-year-old girl tells her unborn child growing inside her the story of her life since she has been at war. Everything started when she was abducted by the rebel army at the age of 12.

DirectorKim Nguyen
WriterKim Nguyen
ProducersPierre Even·Kim Nguyen

Where to watch

Starz Amazon ChannelStarz Amazon ChannelTele QuebecTele QuebecCBC GemCBC Gem
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Kim Nguyen

RMRachel Mwanza
Rachel Mwanza
Komona
AB
Alain Lino Mic Eli Bastien
Commandant-rebelle
SK
Serge Kanyinda
Magicien
RPRalph Prosper
Ralph Prosper
Boucher
MMMizinga Mwinga
Mizinga Mwinga
Grand Tigre Royal
DU
Diane Uwamahoro
Komona - Narrator (voice)
JK
Jean Kabuya
School camp coach
JB
Jupiter Bokondji
Royal Tiger' sorcerer
SM
Starlette Mathata
Komona's mother
AH
Alex Herabo
Komona's father
DM
Dole Malalou
Trafiquant Coltan
KB
Karim Bamaraki
Homme à la Moto

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War Witch — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams War Witch?

War Witch is streaming on Starz, Tele Quebec and CBC Gem in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is War Witch on Netflix?

No, War Witch is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Starz and Tele Quebec.

Is War Witch on Amazon Prime Video?

No, War Witch isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Starz and Tele Quebec instead.

Where can I watch War Witch for free?

War Witch is available to stream free (with ads) on Tele Quebec and CBC Gem in Canada.