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What My Mother Told Me

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Jesse, a young woman from England, goes to Trinidad to bury her father. Reluctantly she agrees to meet her mother, whom she thought had abandoned her when she was a child. Her mother tells her stories, revealing a troubled and violent marriage, and Jesse is forced to face the truth about her past.

DirectorFrances-Anne Solomon
WritersFrances-Anne Solomon·Leonie Forbes

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Cast · Directed by Frances-Anne Solomon

AAAdjoa Andoh
Adjoa Andoh
Jesse
LF
Leonie Forbes
CSClarence Smith
Clarence Smith
NW
Nadine Williams

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What My Mother Told Me — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams What My Mother Told Me?

What My Mother Told Me is streaming on Tubi TV in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is What My Mother Told Me on Netflix?

No, What My Mother Told Me is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Tubi TV.

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No, What My Mother Told Me isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Tubi TV instead.

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What My Mother Told Me is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in Canada.