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Cotton Wool

6.0201738m12AMovieDrama

A single mother suffers a devastating stroke leaving her teenage daughter and 7-year-old son to care for her, testing the family's strength to hold things together as their roles are reversed.

DirectorNicholas Connor
WriterNicholas Connor
ProducerMark Quinn

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Nicholas Connor

LBLeanne Best
Leanne Best
Rachel
MVMax Vento
Max Vento
Sam
KQKatie Quinn
Katie Quinn
Jennifer
CRCrissy Rock
Crissy Rock
Gerry
KRKate Rutter
Kate Rutter
Marion
GNGemma Paige North
Gemma Paige North
Liz
JRJason Lamar Ricketts
Jason Lamar Ricketts
David

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Cotton Wool — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Cotton Wool?

Cotton Wool isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Cotton Wool on Netflix?

No, Cotton Wool is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is Cotton Wool on Amazon Prime Video?

Cotton Wool isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Cotton Wool for free?

Cotton Wool isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is Cotton Wool based on a true story?

Yes — Cotton Wool is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).