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A Private Life

8.019891h 35mMovieDramaTV Movie

Jack and Stella were unable to marry in South Africa because she was classified as coloured. They persevere by living together in a mixed neighborhood, but their son Paul will suffer when he is unable to marry his white girlfriend Andrea.

DirectorFrancis Gerard
WriterAndrew Davies

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Francis Gerard

BFBill Flynn
Bill Flynn
Jack Dupont
JCJana Cilliers
Jana Cilliers
Stella Joubert
EDEmbeth Davidtz
Embeth Davidtz
Older Karen
JBJamie Bartlett
Jamie Bartlett
Dickie

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A Private Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Private Life?

A Private Life is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Private Life on Netflix?

No, A Private Life is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is A Private Life on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Private Life isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch A Private Life for free?

A Private Life is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.