Where to watch To Be and to Have (2002)
Yes — To Be and to Have is free on Kanopy and Hoopla, which you get through most public libraries with a library card.
The documentary's title translates as "to be and to have", the two auxiliary verbs in the French language. It is about a primary school in the commune of Saint-Étienne-sur-Usson, Puy-de-Dôme, France, the population of which is just over 200. The school has one small class of mixed ages (from four to twelve years), with a dedicated teacher, Georges Lopez, who shows patience and respect for the children as we follow their story through a single school year.
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To Be and to Have — common questions
- Can I watch To Be and to Have for free?
- Yes. To Be and to Have is streaming at no cost on Kanopy, Hoopla. These are licensed services — free because they run ads or are funded by public libraries, not because they are pirating anything.
- Is To Be and to Have on Netflix?
- No. To Be and to Have is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.
- How do I watch To Be and to Have without paying anything?
- Through a library. Kanopy is free to use but signs you in with a library or university card, so you will need one — most public library systems in the US and UK include it at no charge.
- How long is To Be and to Have?
- To Be and to Have runs 104 minutes, rated NR.
