We Were Children poster
Where to stream

We Were Children

7.220121h 28mMovieDocumentary

For over 130 years till 1996, more than 100,000 of Canada's First Nations children were legally required to attend government-funded schools run by various Christian faiths. There were 80 of these 'residential schools' across the country.…

DirectorTim Wolochatiuk
WriterJason Sherman
ProducersKyle Irving·David Christensen

Where to watch

Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsKanopyKanopyFawesomeFawesomeFilmtapFilmtapThe Roku ChannelThe Roku ChannelPlexPlexFilmzieFilmzieTubi TVTubi TV
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Tim Wolochatiuk

LH
Lyna Hart
Self
RM
Ross McMillan
Father Y
GA
Glen Anaquod
Self
AH
Alicia Hamelin
Lyna (4 Yrs Old)
JH
Jade Hamelin
Lyna (10 Yrs Old)
JM
Jennie Morin
Lyna (18 Yrs Old)
RGRebecca Gibson
Rebecca Gibson
Sister Mary
RB
Rene Batson
Glen (6-7 Yrs Old)
BM
Brun Montour
Glen (12 Yrs Old)
JDJustin Ducharme
Justin Ducharme
Glen (18 Yrs Old)
JC
Justin Courchene
Glen (Adult)
TB
Tyrone Brooks
Glen's Cousin (6-7 Yrs Old)

More from Ross McMillan · Co-star actor

The Lazarus Project
The Lazarus Project
2008 · 6.0
Walk All Over Me
Walk All Over Me
2007 · 5.5
Maneater
Maneater
2007 · 5.5
The Saddest Music in the World
The Saddest Music in the World
2003 · 6.9
The Good Life
The Good Life
2007 · 6.5
The Stone Angel
The Stone Angel
2007 · 5.4
High Life
High Life
2009 · 6.0
Shadow Island Mysteries: Wedding for One
Shadow Island Mysteries: Wedding for One
2010 · 4.4
Haunting Sarah
Haunting Sarah
2005 · 6.0
Lucky Christmas
Lucky Christmas
2011 · 5.7
See all fromRoss McMillan

More from Tim Wolochatiuk · Director

Mayday
Mayday
2003 · 8.2
Fear Thy Neighbor
Fear Thy Neighbor
2014 · 8.1
Zero Hour
Zero Hour
2004 · 7.4
Love You to Death
Love You to Death
2023
An Unexpected Killer
An Unexpected Killer
2019 · 8.0
Heroes of the Skies
Heroes of the Skies
2012
Storming Juno
Storming Juno
2010 · 6.9
Jonestown: Paradise Lost
Jonestown: Paradise Lost
2007 · 6.8
Stealing Mary: Last of the Red Indians
Stealing Mary: Last of the Red Indians
2006 · 7.0
Jonestown Cult Suicides - The True Story
Jonestown Cult Suicides - The True Story
2007 · 7.0
See all fromTim Wolochatiuk

More like this

My Mom Jayne
My Mom Jayne
2025 · 8.0
Sidney
Sidney
2022 · 6.9
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20
2022 · 7.2
Stories We Tell
Stories We Tell
2012 · 7.1
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye
2022 · 7.2
HyperNormalisation
HyperNormalisation
2016 · 7.5
The Accountant of Auschwitz
The Accountant of Auschwitz
2018 · 6.9
The U.S. vs. John Lennon
The U.S. vs. John Lennon
2006 · 6.6
The Corporation
The Corporation
2003 · 7.6
All the Empty Rooms
All the Empty Rooms
2025 · 7.2
Misha and the Wolves
Misha and the Wolves
2021 · 6.9
The Class of ‘92
The Class of ‘92
2013 · 7.1

We Were Children — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams We Were Children?

We Were Children is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is We Were Children on Netflix?

No, We Were Children is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy.

Is We Were Children on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — We Were Children is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of November 2026.

Where can I watch We Were Children for free?

We Were Children is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States.