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When I Was 12

9.020011h 23mMovieDrama

Newly arrived on a Burnley housing estate is twelve-year-old Chloe, who, with her alcoholic single mother and abusive older brother, has been re-housed for the umpteenth time. When Chloe finds a kindred spirit in Lee, a young boy with a…

DirectorDominic Savage
WriterDominic Savage
ProducersRuth Caleb·David M. Thompson

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Cast · Directed by Dominic Savage

HS
Holly Scourfield
Chloe
LGLeo Gregory
Leo Gregory
Paul
JLJody Latham
Jody Latham
Lee
NBNeil Bell
Neil Bell
Neil
LMLisa Millett
Lisa Millett
Mother
GL
Gabriella Di Luca
Waitress

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When I Was 12 — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams When I Was 12?

When I Was 12 isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is When I Was 12 on Netflix?

No, When I Was 12 is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is When I Was 12 on Amazon Prime Video?

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When I Was 12 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 When I Was 12?

When I Was 12 hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 10, 2001. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.