Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable movies and TV shows that recently hit Canadian streaming platforms.
Our ‘Streaming in Canada’ column typically focuses on new content from Amazon Prime Video, Crave and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ are mentioned when relevant. Premium video on demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as movies continue to come to digital early amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Finally, we’ll highlight shows or movies that are made by Canadian companies, involve notable Canadian cast or crew and/or are filmed in Canada.
Amazon Prime Video
My Best Friend’s Exorcism [Amazon Original]
Teen besties Abby and Gretchen must deal with an otherworldly demon that possesses the latter’s body.
Based on Grady Hennix’s 2016 novel of the same name, My Best Friend’s Exorcism was directed by Damon Thomas (Killing Eve) and stars Elsie Fisher (Eighth Grade) and Amiah Miller (War For the Planet of the Apes).
Amazon Prime Video Canada release date: September 30th, 2022
Genre: Supernatural horror
Runtime: 1 hour, 26 minutes
Stream My Best Friend’s Exorcism here.
An Amazon Prime Video subscription is included at no additional cost with an Amazon Prime membership, which costs $99/year.
The full list of movies and shows that hit Prime Video Canada in September can be found here. A round-up of October’s new content is available here.
Apple TV+
The Greatest Beer Run Ever [Apple Original]
A young veteran sneaks into the Vietnam War to deliver beer and messages of support to soldiers.
Based on the true story of John “Chickie” Donohue, The Greatest Beer Run Ever was co-written and directed by Peter Farrelly (The Green Book) and stars Zac Efron (Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile), Russell Crowe (Gladiator) and Bill Murray (Groundhog Day).
Apple TV+ Canada release date: September 30th, 2022
Genre: Biographical war comedy-drama
Runtime: 1 hour, 56 minutes
Stream The Greatest Beer Run Ever here.
An Apple TV+ subscription costs $5.99/month in Canada.
Find out what’s coming to Apple TV+ Canada in October here.
Crave
DC League of Super-Pets
When the Justice League is kidnapped, Superman’s dog, Krypto, must team up with a bunch of other pets to save them.
Based on DC Comics characters, DC League of Super-Pets was directed by Jared Stern (The Lego Batman Movie) and features the voices of Dwayne Johnson (Jumanji series), Kevin Hart (Jumanji series), Kate McKinnon (Saturday Night Live), John Krasinski (The Office), Nelson, B.C.’s Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley) and Toronto’s Keanu Reeves (The Matrix series).
Original theatrical release date: July 29th, 2022
Crave release date: September 26th, 2022
Genre: Animated superhero
Runtime: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Stream DC League of Super-Pets here.
Ramy (Season 3)
After Ramy cheats on his bride-to-be with his cousin the night before his wedding, he must do some soul-searching and figure out his actual relationship with faith.
Ramy was created by Ramy Youssef (Mr. Robot) and stars Youssef, Mohammed Amer (Mo), Hiam Abbass (Succession), Amr Waked (Syriana) and May Calamawy (Moon Knight).
Crave release date: September 30th, 2022
Genre: Comedy-drama
Runtime: 10 episodes (around 30 minutes each)
Stream Ramy here.
Remembering the Children: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On Sep 30 at 1 PM ET, don't forget to tune into @APTNtv for "Remembering the Children: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation" – an hour-long commemorative gathering at LeBreton Flats Park in Ottawa.
Visit https://t.co/eIHal7iY0b for more information#nctr_um #TRWeek
— NCTR (@NCTR_UM) September 23, 2022
To commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th, Crave is streaming a one-hour special called Remember the Children to honour the residential school survivors, their families and communities, and the kids who died.
More information can be found here.
Yvonne Orji: A Whole Me
In this stand-up special, Insecure‘s Yvonne Orji discusses therapy and riffs on friendship, dating, adulting and why guys need better friends.
Crave release date: October 1st, 2022 at 10pm ET
Genre: Stand-up comedy
Runtime: One hour
Stream Yvonne Orji: A Whole Me here.
A standard Crave subscription is priced at $19.99/month, with Starz costing an additional $5.99/month. A mobile-only subscription is also available for $9.99/month.
The full list of movies and shows that hit Crave in September can be found here. A round-up of October’s new content is available here.
Disney+
The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (Season 2) [Disney+ Original]
After winning back the Mighty Ducks team name, the squad and their coach head to a summer hockey institute run by a hardcore former NHL player.
Game Changers is a follow-up to Stephen Brill’s 1992 film The Mighty Ducks and stars Lauren Graham (Gilmore Girls), Brady Noon (Good Boys), Maxwell Simkins (Bizaardvark) and Josh Duhamel (Las Vegas). It’s also worth noting that the series was filmed in Vancouver.
Disney+ Canada release date: September 28th, 2022
Genre: Sports comedy-drama
Runtime: Number of episodes TBA (around 30 minutes each)
Stream The Mighty Dogs: Game Changers here.
A Disney+ subscription costs $11.99/month or $119.99/year.
The full list of movies and shows that hit Disney+ Canada in September can be found here.
Netflix
Blonde [Netflix Original]
Based on Joyce Carol Oates’ 2000 novel of the same name, Blonde offers a fictionalized take on the life and career of the iconic Marilyn Monroe.
The film was written and directed by Andrew Dominik (The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford) and stars Ana De Armas (Knives Out), Adrien Brody (The Grand Budapest Hotel), Bobby Canavale (Boardwalk Empire), Xavier Samuel (Spin Out) and Julianne Nicholson (Mare of Easttown).
Netflix Canada release date: September 28th, 2022
Genre: Psychological biographical fiction drama
Runtime: 2 hours, 46 minutes
Stream Blonde here.
Eat the Rich: The GameStop Saga [Netflix Original]
This docuseries dives into the wild 2021 story of how amateur traders gamed the system to make retailer GameStop’s share price dramatically increase.
Netflix Canada release date: September 28th, 2022
Genre: Psychological biographical fiction drama
Runtime: Three episodes (29 to 42 minutes each)
Stream Eat the Rich: The GameStop Saga here.
Entergalactic [Netflix Original]
An ambitious artist must balance success and love when he moves into his dream apartment and falls for his neighbour.
Entergalactic was created by Scott Mescudi (AKA rapper Kid Cudi) and features the voies of Mescudi, Jessica Williams (2 Dope Queens), Timothée Chalamet (Dune), Tyrone Griffin, Jr. (AKA rapper Ty Dolla $ign) and Laura Harrier (BlacKKKlansman).
It’s worth noting that the animated special is releasing alongside Kid Cudi’s album of the same name.
Netflix Canada release date: September 30th, 2022
Genre: Adult, animated, music special
Runtime: 1 hour, 32 minutes
Stream Entergalactic here.
Human Playground [Netflix Original]
Idris Elba (Luther) narrates this docuseries about the history of unique sports around the world, including unique robot camel races in the United Arab Emirates, big wave surfing in Portugal and eagle hunting in Kyrgyzstan.
Netflix Canada release date: September 30th, 2022
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: Six episodes (around one hour each)
Stream Human Playground here.
A ‘Basic’ Netflix subscription costs $9.99/month, a ‘Standard’ subscription (HD-supported) costs $16.49/month and a ‘Premium’ membership is priced at $20.99/month (4K-supported).
The full list of movies and shows that hit Netflix Canada in September can be found here. A round-up of October’s new content is available here.
What are you planning on watching this week? Let us know in the comments.
For more suggestions, check out last week’s column.
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