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Freshwater Assassins

6.5194724mMovieDocumentary

In a freshwater pond, it's "eat or be eaten." A dragonfly larva eats a midge; a water beetle larva eats a damselfly larva. Snail larvae grow. A beetle larva eats one. Up close, we see the eating apparatus of a damselfly larva—with a…

DirectorJean Painlevé

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Criterion Channel

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

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Freshwater Assassins — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Freshwater Assassins?

Freshwater Assassins is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Freshwater Assassins on Netflix?

No, Freshwater Assassins is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Freshwater Assassins on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Freshwater Assassins isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Freshwater Assassins for free?

Freshwater Assassins is available on Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.