Every week, MobileSyrup profiles some of the most notable films and TV shows that have recently hit Canadian streaming platforms.
Our Streaming in Canada column typically focuses on new content from Amazon Prime Video, Crave and Netflix, but also mentions other services such as Apple TV+ and Disney+ when appropriate. Premium video on demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as films continue to release early on digital.
Finally, we’ll highlight shows or movies produced by Canadian companies, featuring famous Canadian actors or crew, and/or filmed in Canada.
Amazon Prime Video
Fast
Release date in cinemas: May 19, 2023
Amazon Prime Video Canada release date: October 6, 2023
Genre: Action
Lead time: 2 hours 21 minutes
Dominic Toretto races to protect his family from Dante Reyes, the vengeful son of a drug lord.
Fast Directed by Louis Leterrier (Conveyors series) and return of functions Fast and furious Starring: Vin Diesel (Dom), Michelle Rodriguez (Letty), Tyrese Gibson (Roman), Chris “Ludacris” Bridges (Tej), Nathalie Emmanuel (Ramsey) and John Cena (Jakob), and Jason Momoa (Aquaman), Alan Ritchson (Reacher) and Brie Larson (Captain Marvel) join the cast.
Broadcast Fast Here.
Totally Killer (Amazon original)
Amazon Prime Video Canada release date: October 6, 2023
Genre: Comedy horror
Lead time: 1 hour 46 minutes
After an accidental trip back in time, 17-year-old Jamie must work alongside a teenage version of her mother to stop a notorious serial killer.
Absolutely killer Directed by Nanachka Khan (Fresh off the boat) and stars Kiernan Shipka (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), Julie Bowen (Modern family), Olivia Holt (Cloak and Dagger), Lac la Hache, Lochlyn Munro from British Columbia (Riverdale) and Randall Park (Fresh off the boat).
It’s worth noting that the film was filmed in Vancouver.
Broadcast Absolutely killer Here.
A subscription to Amazon Prime Video is included for free with your Amazon Prime membership, which costs $99 per year.
For a full list of movies and shows coming to Prime Video Canada this month, click here.
Crave
Our Flag Means Death (Season 2)
Crave release date: October 5, 2023 (first three episodes, new episodes every Thursday)
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Lead time: Eight episodes (about 30 minutes each)
Stead sets out to find his family while Blackbeard falls into a deep depression.
Our flag means death was created by David Jenkins (People of the Earth) and stars Rhys Darby (Flight of the Concordes), Ewan Bremner (Trainspotting), Joel Fry (Yesterday), Samson Kayo (Blood), Nathan Foad (Newark), Vico Ortiz (Sexual life of female students) and Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit).
Broadcast Our flag means death Here.
SmartLess: on the go
Six cities. Three friends. One unforgettable excursion.#SmartLessOnTheRoad will come to Max on May 23. #StreamOnMax pic.twitter.com/aX2bSR4MVN
— Max (@StreamOnMax) April 12, 2023
HBO Max premiere dates: May 23, 2023
Crave release date: October 5, 2023
Genre: Documentaries
Lead time: Six episodes (40–50 minutes each)
Follow Jason Bateman (Developmental delay), Sean Hayes (Will and Grace) and Will Arnett from Toronto (Developmental delay) as they gain popularity SmartLess Podcast about the American tour. Special guests include late-night hosts Conan O’Brien and David Letterman, and actors Will Ferrell (leading) and Matt Damon (It will be a good hunt).
Broadcast SmartLess: on the go Here.
Traitors to Canada
TV broadcast release date: October 2, 2023 on STV (first episode, new episodes every Monday)
Crave release date: October 7, 2023 (new episodes every Saturday)
Genre: Reality competition
Lead time: to be announced later
At a historic Montreal estate, a ragtag group of 20 Canadians compete in a murder mystery game to win $100,000 as hidden “traitors” seek to eliminate their fellow guests.
The series is hosted by Drummondville, Quebec’s Karine Vanasse (Cardinal).
Broadcast Traitors to Canada Here.
Crave’s standard membership, ad-free Crave Premium, costs $19.99 per month. Additionally, there are two other subscription options: Crave Basic with ads ($9.99 per month) and Crave Standard with ads ($14.99 per month). Starz is available as a standalone add-on for $5.99. More information is available here.
A full list of movies and shows Crave will be showing this month can be found here.
Disney+
Boogeyman
Release date in cinemas: June 2, 2023
Disney+ release date in Canada: October 5, 2023
Genre: Horror
Lead time: 1 hour 39 minutes
Grieving the loss of the head of their family, two sisters and their therapist father are forced to confront a supernatural being that feeds on their pain.
Based on the 1973 Stephen King short story of the same name. Boogeyman Directed by Rob Savage (Hosts) and stars Sophie Thatcher (Yellow jacketc), Chris Messina (The Mindy Project), Vivienne Lyra Blair (Obi-Wan Kenobi) and David Dastmalchyan (The Dark Knight).
Broadcast Boogeyman Here.
Loki (Season 2) (Disney+Original)
Disney+ release date in Canada: October 5, 2023, 6:00 pm PT/9:00 pm ET (new episodes every Thursday at 6:00 pm PT/9:00 pm ET)
Genre: Science fiction, superhero
Lead time: Six episodes (about an hour each)
Picking up where the first season left off, Loki finds himself at the center of a multiverse war.
Loki was created by Michael Waldron (heels) and stars Tom Hiddleston (reprising the role of Loki from Thor And Avengers films), Owen Wilson (Royal Tenenbaums), Sofia Di Martino (Flowers), Wunmi Mosaku (Luther), Ke Hui Quan (Everything everywhere and at once), Jonathan Majors (Lovecraft Country) and the voice of Tara Strong from Toronto (Batman: The Animated Series) as Miss Minutes.
Broadcast Loki Here.
A Disney+ subscription costs $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year.
For a full list of movies and shows coming to Disney+ Canada this month, click here.
Netflix
Beckham (Netflix Original)
Netflix Canada release date: October 4, 2023
Genre: Sports documentary
Lead time: 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 football legend David Beckham.
The director of the series is Fisher Stevens (Palmer).
Broadcast Beckham Here.
Fair Play (Netflix original)
Netflix Canada release date: October 6, 2023
Genre: Erotic thriller
Lead time: 1 hour 53 minutes
A recently engaged couple’s romance is in jeopardy after an unexpected promotion at a cutthroat hedge fund changes the balance of power in their relationship.
Fair written and directed by Chloe DomontBallers) and stars Phoebe Dynevor (Bridgerton), Alden Ehrenreich (Hail Caesar!), Eddie Marsan (Ray Donovan) and Rich Sommer (Mad Men).
Broadcast Fair Here.
Lupine: Part 3 (Netflix original)
Netflix Canada release date: October 5, 2023
Genre: Mystical thriller
Lead time: Seven episodes (42 to 52 minutes each)
Now on the run, Assan must protect Claire and Raoul from afar while dealing with returning enemies.
Inspired by Maurice Leblanc’s character Arsene Lupin, Lupine was created by George Kay (Criminal: UK) and François Uzan (Family business) and stars Omar Sy (The Untouchables), Ludivine Sagnier (Pool) and Clotilde Esme (Les Revenants).
Broadcast Lupine Here.
The Standard membership with ads costs $5.99 per month, the Standard membership (with HD support) costs $16.49 per month, and the Premium membership costs $20.99 per month (with 4K support ).
The full list of films coming to Netflix Canada this month can be found here.
Paramount+
Louis Tomlinson: All Those Voices (Paramount + Original)
Paramount+ release date in Canada: October 4, 2023
Genre: Music documentary
Lead time: 1 hour 48 minutes
Learn more about the life and career of One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson.
Broadcast Louis Tomlinson: All those voices Here.
A Paramount+ subscription in Canada costs $9.99 per month.
A full list of movies and shows coming to Paramount+ Canada in October can be found here.
What are you planning to watch this long weekend? Let us know about it in the comments.
For more suggestions, see last week’s Streaming in Canada column.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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