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When the Time Comes

19871h 38mPG-13MovieDramaTV Movie

A terminally ill woman seeks assistance in taking her life when her husband refuses.

DirectorJohn Erman
WriterWilliam Hanley
ProducersJohn Erman·Sherry Lansing

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Cast · Directed by John Erman

BBBonnie Bedelia
Bonnie Bedelia
Liddy Travis
BDBrad Davis
Brad Davis
Dean
TOTerry O'Quinn
Terry O'Quinn
Wes Travis
KAKaren Austin
Karen Austin
Joanna
DMDonald Moffat
Donald Moffat
Harold
WSWendy Schaal
Wendy Schaal
Laura
CCCorey Carrier
Corey Carrier
Jess

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When the Time Comes — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams When the Time Comes?

When the Time Comes isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is When the Time Comes on Netflix?

No, When the Time Comes is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is When the Time Comes on Amazon Prime Video?

No, When the Time Comes isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch When the Time Comes for free?

When the Time Comes 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 the Time Comes?

When the Time Comes hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 16, 1987. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.