Movie

Defining Hope

20171h 17m

Defining Hope is streaming on Kino Film Collection in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Carolyn Jones
Release date: 2017-11-03
Runtime: 1h 17m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Carolyn Jones Productions

About Defining Hope

Defining Hope is a 2017 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Carolyn Jones, starring Rudolph Bilotti Sr., Berthold Cohen and Charlotte Cohen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Defining Hope in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

We aren't dying the way we used to. We have ventilators, dialysis machines, ICUs-technologies that can "fix" us and keep our bodies alive-which have radically changed how we make medical decisions. In our death-denying culture, no matter how sick we get, there is always "hope." Defining Hope tells the story of patients dealing with life-threatening illness as they move between ICUs, operating rooms, hospice care and home. Diane is a nurse caring for end-stage cancer patients when she is diagnosed with ovarian cancer herself. 23-year-old Alena undergoes a risky brain surgery that destroys her short-term memory. 95-year-old Berthold lives with his elderly wife who struggles to honor his wish of dying peacefully at home. Defining Hope follows these patients and others- and the nurses that guide them along the way- as they face death, embrace hope, and ultimately redefine what makes life worth living.

Cast

Rudolph Bilotti Sr.

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Berthold Cohen

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Charlotte Cohen

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Carmen Hernandez

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Deborah LaFond

Self - Nurse

JoAnn Nayer-Grutza

Self - Nurse

Gilbert Oakley

Self - Nurse

Diane Ryan

Self - Nurse

Barbara Stephenson

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Alena Sydnor

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Carole Bailey

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Nina Marrero

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Themes & keywords

nursehospital

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Defining Hope in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Defining Hope on Kino Film Collection. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Defining Hope on Netflix?+

Defining Hope is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Kino Film Collection.

How long is Defining Hope?+

Defining Hope has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

Who stars in Defining Hope?+

Defining Hope stars Rudolph Bilotti Sr., Berthold Cohen, Charlotte Cohen, Carmen Hernandez and Deborah LaFond.

When did Defining Hope come out?+

Defining Hope is a 2017 movie directed by Carolyn Jones.

What genre is Defining Hope?+

Defining Hope is Documentary film.

Who directed Defining Hope?+

Defining Hope was directed by Carolyn Jones.