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Starting Out (1897-1905)
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Bush Schooling (1905-1908)
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Journey (1908-1914)
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Providence (1914-1916)
Cast · Directed by Marcus Cole
DA
Dorothy Allison
Grandma Carr
DR
Dale Randall
Roy Facey
JL
John Ley
Eric Facey
AR
Anthony Richards
Bert (9 Years)
BS
Benedict Sweeney
Bert (14 Years)
DS
Dominic Sweeney
Bert
PB
Pat Bishop
Alice McCall
PS
Paul Sonkkila
Archie McCall
JR
Jeffrey Rhoe
Jock McKay
MO
Maurie Ogden
Cop
LW
Leslie Wright
Jack Lander
RH
Raelene Hughes
Young Alice McCall
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A Fortunate Life — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams A Fortunate Life?
A Fortunate Life is streaming on Plex in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is A Fortunate Life on Netflix?
No, A Fortunate Life is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Plex.
Is A Fortunate Life on Amazon Prime Video?
No, A Fortunate Life isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Plex instead.
Where can I watch A Fortunate Life for free?
A Fortunate Life is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Canada.
How many seasons are in A Fortunate Life?
A Fortunate Life has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 1986.
Are all episodes of A Fortunate Life out yet?
Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of A Fortunate Life are out and available to stream.
Is there a Season 2 of A Fortunate Life?
No — A Fortunate Life ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.
Is A Fortunate Life based on a true story?
Yes — A Fortunate Life is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).
