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’s Prime Video, Crave and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ will be 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.
Apple TV+
The Instigators [Apple Original]
Apple TV+ Canada release date: August 9th, 2024
Genre: Heist comedy
Runtime: 1 hour, 41 minutes
After a botched robbery, two thieves must go on their run with their therapist.
The Instigators was directed by Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity) and stars Matt Damon (The Bourne Identity), Casey Affleck (Good Will Hunting), Hong Chau (The Whale) and Paul Walter Hauser (Richard Jewell).
Stream The Instigators here.
An Apple TV+ subscription costs $12.99/month in Canada. It’s also included in Apple One subscription bundles, which start at $18.99/month.
Crave
Industry (Season 3)
Crave release date: August 11th, 2024 at 9pm ET (first episode, new episode every Sunday at 9pm ET)
Genre: Drama
Runtime: Eight episodes (around one hour each)
Pierpoint & Co takes a big bet on ethical investing.
Industry was created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay (Bad Wolf) and stars Marisa Abela (Back to Black), Harry Lawtey (You & Me), Myha’la (Bodies Bodies Bodies), Ken Leung (Lost) and Kit Harington (Game of Thrones).
Stream Industry here.
An ad-free Crave Premium membership costs $22/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 on these memberships is available here.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Crave this month can be found here.
Netflix
Inside the Mind of a Dog [Netflix Original]
Netflix Canada release date: August 9th, 2024
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1 hour, 15 minutes
This documentary offers scientific and emotional insights into the mind of man’s best friend.
Stream Inside the Mind of a Dog here.
The Umbrella Academy (Season 4) [Netflix Original]
Netflix Canada release date: August 8th, 2024
Genre: Superhero
Runtime: Six episodes (around one hour each)
In this final season, the Hargreeves find themselves in a timeline without their powers.
Based on Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá’s comic series of the same name, The Umbrella Academy was created by Edmonton’s Steve Blackman (Fargo) and features an ensemble cast that includes Halifax’s Elliot Page (Juno), Tom Hopper (Game of Thrones), David Castañeda (Sicario: Day of the Soldado), Emmy Raver-Lampman (Hamilton) and Robert Sheehan (Mortal Instruments).
It’s worth noting that the series is filmed in Toronto and other parts of Ontario.
Stream The Umbrella Academy here.
A Netflix ‘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 and shows hitting Netflix Canada this month can be found here.
Prime Video
Monkey Man
Original theatrical release date: April 5th, 2024
Prime Video Canada release date: August 6th, 2024
Genre: Action thriller
Runtime: 2 hours, 1 minute
A young man infiltrates the Indian elite to seek revenge for childhood trauma.
Monkey Man was co-written and directed by Dev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire) and stars Patel, Pitobash (The Million Dollar Arm), Sikandar Kher (Sense8) and Sharlto Copley (District 9).
Stream Monkey Man here.
The Movie Man
Prime Video Canada release date: August 7th, 2024
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1 hour, 28 minutes
Directed by Toronto’s Matt Finlin (We Day), this documentary explores one of the most unique movie theatres in the world, the Highlands Cinemas, which is located in the small village of Kinmount, Ontario. The film follows eccentric cinephile Keith Stata as he tries to keep the historic theatre in business, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We’ll have more on The Movie Man soon, but for now, you can stream the movie on Hollywood Suite via Prime Video or television service providers. On Prime Video, a $4.99/month subscription to the Hollywood Suite channel is required.
Prime Video is included with an Amazon Prime membership, which costs $99/year. An additional $2.99/month fee is required to remove ads.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Prime Video Canada this month can be found here.
What are you planning to stream this week? Let us know in the comments.
For more suggestions, check out last week’s Streaming in Canada column.
Image credit: Netflix
MobileSyrup may earn a commission from purchases made via our links, which helps fund the journalism we provide free on our website. These links do not influence our editorial content. Support us here.
