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Once in a Lifetime

7.420141h 45mMovieDrama

At Léon Blum High School in Créteil, France, a history teacher decides to have her weakest 10th grade class participate in a national history competition.

DirectorMarie-Castille Mention-Schaar
WritersMarie-Castille Mention-Schaar·Ahmed Dramé
ProducersMarie-Castille Mention-Schaar·Pierre Kubel

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Cast · Directed by Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar

AAAriane Ascaride
Ariane Ascaride
Anne Gueguen
ADAhmed Dramé
Ahmed Dramé
Malik
NMNoémie Merlant
Noémie Merlant
Mélanie
GMGeneviève Mnich
Geneviève Mnich
Yvette Thomas
SBStéphane Bak
Stéphane Bak
Max
WNWendy Nieto
Wendy Nieto
Jamila
ADAïmen Derriachi
Aïmen Derriachi
Saïd
MSMohamed Seddiki
Mohamed Seddiki
Olivier / Brahim
AHAdrien Hurdubae
Adrien Hurdubae
Théo
ADAlicia Dadoun
Alicia Dadoun
Camélia
NANaomi Amarger
Naomi Amarger
Julie
ALAmine Lansari
Amine Lansari
Rudy

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Once in a Lifetime — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Once in a Lifetime?

Once in a Lifetime is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Chai Flicks and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Once in a Lifetime on Netflix?

No, Once in a Lifetime is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Chai Flicks.

Is Once in a Lifetime on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Once in a Lifetime is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Once in a Lifetime for free?

Once in a Lifetime is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fandango at Home Free in United States.