Call the Midwife (2012)
Call the Midwife is streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox.
The verdict
Call the Midwife stood out as one of the better-rated English series of its release window. It's sitting at 7.6/10 on TMDB across 267 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 52 minutes. In Canada you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox.
Is it worth starting?
This is 15 seasons deep — English drama, fine for the whole family. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
- Why
- It rates 7.6/10 on 267 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
Drama following the lives of a group of midwives working in the poverty-stricken East End of London during the 1950s, based on the best-selling memoirs of Jennifer Worth.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~52 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Heidi Thomas
Cast
Where to watch in Canada
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 27, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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