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Life, Animated

7.420161h 31mPGMovieDocumentary

At three years old, a chatty, energetic little boy named Owen Suskind ceased to speak, disappearing into autism with apparently no way out. Almost four years passed and the only stimuli that engaged Owen were Disney films. Then one day,…

DirectorRoger Ross Williams
ProducersJulie Goldman·Robert DeBitetto

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Cast · Directed by Roger Ross Williams

OSOwen Suskind
Owen Suskind
Himself
RSRon Suskind
Ron Suskind
Himself
JFJonathan Freeman
Jonathan Freeman
Himself
GGGilbert Gottfried
Gilbert Gottfried
Himself

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Life, Animated — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Life, Animated?

Life, Animated is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV 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 Life, Animated on Netflix?

No, Life, Animated is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV.

Is Life, Animated on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Life, Animated is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Life, Animated for free?

Life, Animated is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and Pluto TV in United States.