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.
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’s Prime Video
Fast X
Original theatrical release date: May 19th, 2023
Amazon Prime Video Canada release date: October 6th, 2023
Genre: Action
Runtime: 2 hours, 21 minutes
Dominic Toretto races to protect his family from Dante Reyes, the vengeful son of a drug lord.
Fast X was directed by Louis Leterrier (Transporter series) and features returning Fast & Furious stars Vin Diesel (Dom), Michelle Rodriguez (Letty), Tyrese Gibson (Roman), Chris “Ludacris” Bridges (Tej), Nathalie Emmanuel (Ramsey) and John Cena (Jakob), while Jason Momoa (Aquaman), Alan Ritchson (Reacher) and Brie Larson (Captain Marvel) join the cast.
Stream Fast X here.
Totally Killer [Amazon Original]
Amazon Prime Video Canada release date: October 6th, 2023
Genre: Comedy horror
Runtime: 1 hour, 46 minutes
After accidentally travelling to the past, 17-year-old Jamie must work together with a teenage version of her mother to stop an infamous serial killer.
Totally Killer was directed by Nahnatchka Khan (Fresh Off the Boat) and stars Kiernan Shipka (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), Julie Bowen (Modern Family), Olivia Holt (Cloak & Dagger), Lac la Hache, B.C.’s Lochlyn Munro (Riverdale) and Randall Park (Fresh Off the Boat).
It’s worth noting that the film was shot in Vancouver.
Stream Totally Killer here.
An Amazon Prime Video subscription is included at no additional cost with an Amazon Prime membership, which is priced at $99/year.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Prime Video Canada this month can be found here.
Crave
Our Flag Means Death (Season 2)
Crave release date: October 5th, 2023 (first three episodes, new episodes every Thursday)
Genre: Romantic comedy
Runtime: Eight episodes (around 30 minutes each)
Stede sets out to find his family while Blackbeard spirals into a deep depression.
Our Flag Means Death was created by David Jenkins (People of Earth) and stars Rhys Darby (Flight of the Conchords), Ewan Bremner (Trainspotting), Joel Fry (Yesterday), Samson Kayo (Bloods), Nathan Foad (Newark), Vico Ortiz (The Sex Lives of College Girls) and Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit).
Stream Our Flag Means Death here.
SmartLess: On the Road
Six cities. Three friends. One unforgettable tour.#SmartLessOnTheRoad is coming May 23 to Max. #StreamOnMax pic.twitter.com/aX2bSR4MVN
— Max (@StreamOnMax) April 12, 2023
HBO Max premiere date: May 23rd, 2023
Crave release date: October 5th, 2023
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: Six episodes (40 to 50 minutes each)
Follow Jason Bateman (Arrested Development), Sean Hayes (Will & Grace) and Toronto’s own Will Arnett (Arrested Development) as they take their popular SmartLess podcast on an American tour. Special guests include late-night hosts Conan O’Brien and David Letterman and actors Will Ferrell (Anchorman) and Matt Damon (Good Will Hunting).
Stream SmartLess: On the Road here.
The Traitors Canada
TV broadcast release date: October 2nd, 2023 on CTV (first episode, new episodes every Monday)
Crave release date: October 7th, 2023 (new episodes every Saturday)
Genre: Reality competition
Runtime: TBA
In a historic Montreal manor, an eclectic group of 20 Canadians compete in a murder mystery game to win $100,000, while hidden “Traitors” seek to eliminate their fellow guests.
The series is hosted by Drummondville, Quebec’s Karine Vanasse (Cardinal).
Stream The Traitors Canada here.
Crave’s standard membership, Crave Premium Ad-Free, costs $19.99/month. Alternatively, there are two other subscription options: Crave Basic with Ads ($9.99/month) and Crave Standard with Ads ($14.99/month). Starz is available as a separate $5.99 add-on. More information is available here.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Crave this month can be found here.
Disney+
The Boogeyman
Original theatrical release date: June 2nd, 2023
Disney+ Canada release date: October 5th, 2023
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 1 hour, 39 minutes
While grieving the loss of the family matriarch, two sisters and their therapist father are forced to encounter a supernatural being that feeds on their pain.
Based on Stephen King’s 1973 short story of the same name, The Boogeyman was directed by Rob Savage (Host) and stars Sophie Thatcher (Yellowjackets), Chris Messina (The Mindy Project), Vivien Lyra Blair (Obi-Wan Kenobi) and David Dastmalchian (The Dark Knight).
Stream The Boogeyman here.
Loki (Season 2) [Disney+ Original]
Disney+ Canada release date: October 5th, 2023 at 6pm PT/9pm ET (new episodes every Thursday at 6pm PT/9pm ET)
Genre: Sci-fi, superhero
Runtime: Six episodes (around one hour each)
Picking up right where the first season left off, Loki finds himself in the centre of a multiversal war.
Loki was created by Michael Waldron (Heels) and stars Tom Hiddleston (reprising the role of Loki from the Thor and Avengers films), Owen Wilson (The Royal Tenenbaums), Sophia Di Martino (Flowers), Wunmi Mosaku (Luther), Ke Huy Quan (Everything Everywhere All At Once), Jonathan Majors (Lovecraft Country) and the voice of Toronto’s Tara Strong (Batman: The Animated Series) as Miss Minutes.
Stream Loki here.
A Disney+ subscription costs $11.99/month or $119.99/year.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Disney+ Canada this month can be found here.
Netflix
Beckham [Netflix Original]
Netflix Canada release date: October 4th, 2023
Genre: Sports documentary
Runtime: Four episodes (66 to 77 minutes each)
Featuring never-before-seen footage, this documentary offers a behind-the-scenes look at the life and career of famed footballer David Beckham.
The series was directed by Fisher Stevens (Palmer).
Stream Beckham here.
Fair Play [Netflix Original]
Netflix Canada release date: October 6th, 2023
Genre: Erotic thriller
Runtime: 1 hour, 53 minutes
A recently engaged couple’s romance is threatened after an unexpected promotion at a cutthroat hedge fund changes the power dynamics in their relationship.
Fair Play was written and directed by Chloe Domont (Ballers) and stars Phoebe Dynevor (Bridgerton), Alden Ehrenreich (Hail, Caesar!), Eddie Marsan (Ray Donovan) and Rich Sommer (Mad Men).
Stream Fair Play here.
Lupin: Part 3 [Netflix Original]
Netflix Canada release date: October 5th, 2023
Genre: Mystery thriller
Runtime: Seven episodes (42 to 52 minutes each)
Now on the run, Assane must protect Claire and Raoul from afar while dealing with returning foes.
Inspired by Maurice Leblanc’s Arsène Lupin character, Lupin was created by George Kay (Criminal: UK) and François Uzan (Family Business) and stars Omar Sy (The Intouchables), Ludivine Sagnier (Swimming Pool) and Clotilde Hesme (Les Revenants).
Stream Lupin here.
A ‘Standard with Ads’ subscription costs $5.99/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 hitting Netflix Canada this month can be found here.
Paramount+
Louis Tomlinson: All of Those Voices [Paramount+ Original]
Paramount+ Canada release date: October 4th, 2023
Genre: Music documentary
Runtime: 1 hour, 48 minutes
Get an intimate look at the life and career of One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson.
Stream Louis Tomlinson: All of Those Voices here.
A Paramount+ subscription costs $9.99/month in Canada.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Paramount+ Canada in October can be found here.
What are you planning on watching this long weekend? Let us know in the comments.
For more suggestions, check out last week’s Streaming in Canada column.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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