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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

TMDb4.3IMDbView on IMDb ↗1979-04-28· 96 min
DramaTV Movie

Based on writer Maya Angelou's eloquent reminiscences of her days as a gifted youngster growing up in the South during the Depression years where she and her older brother were raised by their grandmother after the divorce of their parents.

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Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.

Where to watch I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings in Canada

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Not currently available on the supported providers in Canada.

Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 15 Sept 2026.

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