We Were Children
We Were Children is available in the US on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, The Roku Channel, and 6 more.
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We Were Children streaming guide
Streaming info last updated: November 8, 2026
We Were Children (2012) is a documentary from Canada. In the US, it’s available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and The Roku Channel.
The easiest way to stream the movie is with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video. On a budget? You can watch it for free (usually with ads) on The Roku Channel, Kanopy, or Plex. For current subscription, rental, and purchase options and each platform’s direct “Watch” link, see the Where to Watch in the US section above. izlebunu hosts no content; it sends you straight to the streaming platform.
- FreeThe Roku Channel, Kanopy, Plex, Filmzie, Fawesome, Tubi TV, Filmtap
- SubscriptionAmazon Prime Video
- GenreDocumentary
- OriginCanada · 2012
Plot
For over 130 years till 1996, more than 100,000 of Canada's First Nations children were legally required to attend government-funded schools run by various Christian faiths. There were 80 of these 'residential schools' across the country. Most children were sent to faraway schools that separated them from their families and traditional land. These children endured brutality, physical hardship, mental degradation, and the complete erasure of their culture. The schools were part of a wider program of assimilation designed to integrate the native population into 'Canadian society.' These schools were established with the express purpose 'To kill the Indian in the child.' Told through their own voices, 'We Were Children' is the shocking true story of two such children: Glen Anaquod and Lyna Hart.
Cast
Rebecca GibsonSister Mary
Justin DucharmeGlen (18 Yrs Old)Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch We Were Children?
We Were Children is available in the US on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, The Roku Channel, Kanopy, Plex, Filmzie, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Filmtap. You’ll find each platform’s current options and “Watch” links in the “Where to Watch in the US” section on this page.
What audio and subtitle options does We Were Children have?
Audio and subtitle options for We Were Children depend on the platform. US streaming services usually offer English closed captions (CC); other languages vary by service.
Which subscription includes We Were Children?
We Were Children is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, so subscribers can watch it at no extra cost.
Can I rent or buy We Were Children?
Yes. In the US, you can rent or buy We Were Children on Amazon Video or Apple TV Store.
Can I watch We Were Children for free?
Yes. We Were Children is currently free to stream in the US (possibly with ads) on The Roku Channel, Kanopy, Plex, Filmzie, Fawesome, Tubi TV, or Filmtap.
How long is We Were Children?
We Were Children runs about 88 minutes (1h 28m).
What genre is We Were Children?
We Were Children is a documentary from Canada.
Who stars in We Were Children?
The main cast of We Were Children includes Lyna Hart, Ross McMillan, Glen Anaquod, Alicia Hamelin, Jade Hamelin, and Jennie Morin.
Can I watch We Were Children on my phone or smart TV?
Yes. Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, The Roku Channel, and the other platforms listed above work on iOS and Android, in web browsers, and on most smart TVs, so you can watch We Were Children on the device of your choice.
When was We Were Children released?
We Were Children was released in 2012.
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