In the Same Breath
“Control the spread. Control the story.”
This documentary recounts the experiences of people on the ground in the earliest days of the novel coronavirus and the way two countries dealt with its initial spread, from the first days of the outbreak in Wuhan to its rampage across the United States.
Where to watch In the Same Breath in United States
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HBO MaxClick a service to open In the Same Breath there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is In the Same Breath streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | — |
| India | JioHotstar | — |
| United Kingdom | Now TV | — |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | — |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | — |
About In the Same Breath
In the Same Breath is a 2021 English-language documentary film directed by Nanfu Wang. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
In the Same Breath was produced by HBO Documentary Films, Motto Pictures, and Little Lantern Company and made in China and United States of America. It was released on January 28, 2021, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Nanfu Wang
- Release date
- January 28, 2021
- OTT release
- August 18, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China, United States of America
- Production
- HBO Documentary Films, Motto Pictures, Little Lantern Company
In the Same Breath cast & crew
In the Same Breath was directed by Nanfu Wang.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nathan Halpern and it was produced by Nancy Abraham and Nanfu Wang.
Is In the Same Breath worth watching?
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, In the Same Breath is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch In the Same Breath
In United States, you can stream In the Same Breath on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on August 18, 2021.
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In the Same Breath — FAQs
▸Where can I watch In the Same Breath in United States?
In the Same Breath is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is In the Same Breath on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — In the Same Breath is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is In the Same Breath in?
In the Same Breath is originally in English, with audio tracks including Mandarin, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is In the Same Breath?
In the Same Breath runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is In the Same Breath rated?
In the Same Breath is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 45 ratings.
▸When did In the Same Breath release on OTT?
In the Same Breath became available digitally on August 18, 2021.
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