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Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story

20241h 30mMovieDocumentaryHistory

Father Edward J. Flanagan is a familiar name to many Americans, often for the Oscar-winning 1938 film starring Spencer Tracy about Flanagan’s groundbreaking child welfare organization. But the story extends far beyond that, to a man whose…

DirectorsDaniel Gebert·Rob Kaczmark
WritersKelly Cunningham·Daniel Gebert
ProducersRob Kaczmark·Victoria McEachern

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Cast · Directed by Daniel Gebert

JRJonathan Roumie
Jonathan Roumie
Narrator (voice)
EF
Edward Flanagan
Self (archive footage)
STSpencer Tracy
Spencer Tracy
Fr. Edward Flanagan (archive footage)

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Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story?

Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story is streaming on Hoopla, Fawesome and The Roku Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story on Netflix?

No, Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Fawesome.

Is Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story on Amazon Prime Video?

Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story for free?

Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Fawesome in United States.

Is Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story based on a true story?

Yes — Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).