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Stories We Tell

7.120121h 49m12AMovieDocumentary

Canadian actress and filmmaker Sarah Polley investigates certain secrets related to her mother, interviewing a group of family members and friends whose reliability varies depending on their implication in the events, which are remembered…

DirectorSarah Polley
WriterSarah Polley
ProducersAnita Lee·Sonia Hosko

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Curzon Amazon ChannelCurzon Amazon Channel
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Sarah Polley

MP
Michael Polley
Storyteller
HG
Harry Gulkin
Storyteller
SB
Susy Buchan
Storyteller
JBJohn Buchan
John Buchan
Storyteller
MP
Mark Polley
Storyteller
JP
Joanna Polley
Storyteller
CG
Cathy Gulkin
Storyteller
MM
Marie Murphy
Storyteller
RM
Robert MacMillan
Storyteller
AT
Anne Tait
Storyteller
DB
Deirdre Bowen
Storyteller
VMVictoria Mitchell
Victoria Mitchell
Storyteller

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Stories We Tell — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Stories We Tell?

Stories We Tell is streaming on Curzon in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Stories We Tell on Netflix?

No, Stories We Tell is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Curzon.

Is Stories We Tell on Amazon Prime Video?

Stories We Tell 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 Stories We Tell for free?

Stories We Tell is available on Curzon in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Stories We Tell based on a true story?

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