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Who Needs a Heart

8.019911h 20mMovieDramaDocumentary

The tumultuous life of the controversial 1960s black revolutionary (and convicted murderer) Michael X is illustrated by a kaleidoscopic melding of sound and images. The radically discordant free jazz soundtrack provides a surreal…

DirectorJohn Akomfrah
WriterJohn Akomfrah
ProducerLina Gopaul

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Cast · Directed by John Akomfrah

CB
Caroline Burghard
Faith
TETreva Etienne
Treva Etienne
Sidney
RGRuth Gemmell
Ruth Gemmell
Abigail
CLCaroline Lee-Johnson
Caroline Lee-Johnson
Naomi
KMKwabena Manso
Kwabena Manso
Louis
IRIan Reddington
Ian Reddington
Jack
CM
Cassie McFarlane
Millie
JVJay Villiers
Jay Villiers
Dominic
MSMo Sesay
Mo Sesay
Simmi

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Who Needs a Heart — streaming FAQ

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Who Needs a Heart isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Who Needs a Heart on Netflix?

No, Who Needs a Heart is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Who Needs a Heart on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Who Needs a Heart isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

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Who Needs a Heart 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 Who Needs a Heart?

Who Needs a Heart hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 20, 1991. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.