# Where to watch We Were Children (2012) in the UK

> We Were Children (2012) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2012  
**Runtime:** 88 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.2/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 12 May 2026 (2026-05-11T23:02:55.974Z)  

## Synopsis

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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=We%20Were%20Children&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=We%20Were%20Children&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [JustWatch TV](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/171788-we-were-children/watch?locale=GB)
- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/171788-we-were-children/watch?locale=GB)
- [Filmzie](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/171788-we-were-children/watch?locale=GB)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=We%20Were%20Children&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=We%20Were%20Children&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream We Were Children in the UK?**

We Were Children (2012) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent We Were Children?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Amazon Video so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of We Were Children?**

Yes. We Were Children can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is We Were Children on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

We Were Children is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
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