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Nelligan

3.819911h 44mMovieDrama

This historical drama with music examines the life and times of Émile Nelligan, one of the major Canadian poets of the 19th century who struggled through a difficult childhood with the help of his loving mother, only to see his career cut short by tragic circumstances.

DirectorRobert Favreau
WritersClaude Poissant·Jean-Joseph Tremblay
ProducerMarie-Andrée Vinet

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Robert Favreau

MP
Marc St. Pierre
Émile Nelligan (jeune)
MC
Michel Comeau
Émile Nelligan
LPLorraine Pintal
Lorraine Pintal
Émilie Nelligan
LMLuc Morissette
Luc Morissette
David Nelligan
GAGabriel Arcand
Gabriel Arcand
Père Seers
DHDavid La Haye
David La Haye
Arthur de Bussières
DLDominique Leduc
Dominique Leduc
Idola St-Jean
ALAndrée Lachapelle
Andrée Lachapelle
Robertine Barry
MTMarthe Turgeon
Marthe Turgeon
Mme St-Jean
ICIsabelle Cyr
Isabelle Cyr
Eva Nelligan
JCJean-François Casabonne
Jean-François Casabonne
Charles Gill
PGPatrick Goyette
Patrick Goyette
Joseph Melançon

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Nelligan — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Nelligan?

Nelligan isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Nelligan on Netflix?

No, Nelligan is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Nelligan on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Nelligan isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Nelligan for free?

Nelligan isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.