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 Canada, Crave and Netflix Canada, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ will be mentioned when relevant.
We’ll also highlight shows or movies that are made in Canada, involve notable Canadian cast or crew and/or are filmed in Canada.
Finally, with the COVID-19 pandemic causing many movies to hit digital platforms much sooner than planned, we’ll make note of any major films — as well as any other notable streaming service news — that fall into this category when applicable.
Amazon Prime Video
Bliss [Amazon Original]
A man’s life is upended when a woman attempts to convince him he’s living in a simulation.
Bliss was written and directed by Mike Cahill (I Origins) and stars Owen Wilson (The Royal Tenenbaums) and Salma Hayek (Frida).
Amazon Prime Video Canada release date: February 5th, 2021
Genre: Sci-fi, drama
Runtime: 1 hour, 43 minutes
Rotten Tomatoes score: 37 percent (based on 38 reviews)
Stream Bliss here.
Greenland [Amazon Original]
A family fights for survival as a planet-destroying comet hurls toward Earth.
Greenland was directed by Ric Roman Waugh (Angel Has Fallen) and stars Gerard Butler (300) and Morena Baccarin (Deadpool).
Original release date: December 18th, 2020 (PVOD in the U.S.)
Amazon Prime Video Canada release date: February 5th, 2021
Genre: Disaster
Runtime: 1 hour, 59 minutes
Rotten Tomatoes score: 76 percent (based on 115 reviews)
Stream Greenland here.
Person of Interest (Seasons 1 to 5)
A mysterious billionaire creates a predictive crime computer program and enlists an ex-CIA agent to help him use it.
Person of Interest was created by Jonathan Nolan (Westworld) and stars Jim Caviezel (The Passion of Christ), Michael Emerson (Lost), Kevin Chapman (Rescue Me), Taraji P. Henson (Empire) and Amy Acker (Angel).
Original TV broadcast run: September 2011 to June 2016 (CBS)
Amazon Prime Video Canada release date: February 5th, 2021
Genre: Sci-fi, crime drama
Runtime: 103 episodes (43 minutes each)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 92 percent (average across five seasons)
Stream Person of Interest here.
Amazon Prime Video is included at no additional cost in a $79 CAD/year Amazon Prime subscription.
The full list of movies and shows hitting Amazon Prime Video Canada this month can be found here.
Apple TV+
The Snoopy Show [Apple Original]
Snoopy and his friend Woodstock go on new adventures.
The Snoopy Show is based on Peanuts’ Charlie Brown characters and animated by Vancouver-based WildBrain.
Apple TV+ Canada release date: February 5th, 2021
Genre: Animated, family
Runtime: Six episodes (about 22 minutes each)
Rotten Tomatoes score: N/A
Stream The Snoopy Show here.
An Apple TV+ subscription costs $5.99/month.
A roundup of some what’s coming to Apple TV+ Canada later this year can be found here.
Crave
Black History Month collections
To commemorate Black History, Crave has launched multiple collections of content featuring Black creators, talent and cultural figures.
These include:
- Black Directors Collections — features films from the likes of Spike Lee and Tyler Perry
- Black Movies Matter — 42, Harriet, Just Mercy, The Photograph and more
- Docs & Historical Dramas — 40 Years a Prisoner, Lennox Lewis: The Untold Story, Tiger and more
- TV Series #ForTheCulture — featuring The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Insecure, Lovecraft Country, Watchmen and more
Find out more here.
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