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Obit

6.320171h 33mMovieDocumentary

How do you put a life into 500 words? Ask the staff obituary writers at the New York Times. OBIT is a first-ever glimpse into the daily rituals, joys and existential angst of the Times obit writers, as they chronicle life after death on the front lines of history.

DirectorVanessa Gould
ProducersVanessa Gould·Caitlin Mae Burke

Where to watch

Not available in India
Streaming in 10 other countries

Obit isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland and 6 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Vanessa Gould

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William McDonald
Self
BWBruce Weber
Bruce Weber
Self
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Margalit Fox
Self
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William Grimes
Self
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Jon Pareles
Self
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Peter Keepnews
Self
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Daniel Slotnik
Self
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Jeff Roth
Self
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Douglas Martin
Self
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Dolores Morrison
Self
JK
Jack Kadden
Self
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Earl Wilson
Self

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Obit — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Obit?

Obit isn't on any streaming service in India yet, but it's available in Canada, Denmark and Estonia and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Obit on Netflix?

No, Obit is not on Netflix in India as of August 2026.

Is Obit on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Obit isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch Obit for free?

Obit isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Obit?

Obit hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 1, 2017. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.