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.
Crave
Backspot
Original theatrical release date: May 31st, 2024
Crave date: September 6th, 2024
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 1 hour, 33 minutes
Two lesbians find themselves at odds in the world of competitive cheerleading.
Backspot was written and directed by Toronto’s D.W. Waterson (That’s My DJ) and stars Kahnawake, Quebec’s Devery Jacobs (Reservation Dogs), Evan Rachel Wood (Westworld) and Fort McMurrary, Alberta’s Kudakwashe Rutendo (Bad Influence).
It’s worth noting that the film was shot in the Greater Toronto Area.
Stream Backspot 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.
Disney+
Tell Me Lies (Season 2)
Disney+ Canada date: September 4th, 2024 (first two episodes, new episodes every Wednesday)
Genre: Drama
Runtime: Eight episodes (around one hour each)
After their dramatic breakup, Lucy and Stephen find themselves in a new version of their inescapable dynamic.
Based on Carola Lovering’s novel of the same name, Tell Me Lies was created by Meaghan Oppenheimer (Queen America) and stars Grace Van Patten (Nine Perfect Strangers) and Jackson White (Mrs. Fletcher).
Stream Tell Me Lies here.
Disney+ costs $7.99/month for Standard with Ads, $11.99/month or $119.99/year for Standard (no ads) and $14.99/month or $149.99/year for Premium. The service is available on Android, iOS, Apple TV, Google TV and more.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Disney+ Canada this month can be found here.
Netflix
The Perfect Couple [Netflix Original]
Netflix Canada release date: September 5th, 2024
Genre: Mystery drama
Runtime: Six episodes (around one hour each)
As Amelia prepares to marry into a wealthy family, a shocking death derails the wedding and turns everyone into a suspect.
Based on Elin Hilderbrand’s novel of the same name, The Perfect Couple was created by Jenna Lamia (Resident Alien) and stars Nicole Kidman (Big Little Lies), Liev Schreiber (Ray Donovan), Eve Hewson (Bad Sisters), Meghann Fahy (The White Lotus) and Dakota Fanning (I Am Sam).
Stream The Perfect Couple here.
Rebel Ridge [Netflix Original]
Netflix Canada release date: September 6th, 2024
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 2 hours, 11 minutes
When corrupt cops steal the money he was going to use to post his cousin’s bail, a former marine must do whatever it takes to get it back.
Rebel Ridge was written and directed by Jeremy Saulnier (Green Room) and stars Aaron Pierre (Brothers), Don Johnson (Miami Vice), AnnaSophia Robb (Bridge to Terabithia) and David Denman (The Office).
Stream Rebel Ridge 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.
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
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