Discover the best of Canadian cinema, film, and television

Discover the definitive list of popular and critically-acclaimed movies and TV shows from Canada. Find your next binge-watch, streaming on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Prime Video, and other top services!

The cinema of Canada

Canadian cinema is a story of incredible versatility, a film culture that has mastered everything from high art to blockbuster comedy, all while standing proudly next to the Hollywood giant. Its roots run deep, anchored by the legendary National Film Board of Canada (NFB). For decades, the NFB championed groundbreaking animation and documentary filmmaking, fostering a spirit of artistry and experimentation that defines the nation's creative soul. What makes Canadian cinema truly unique is its two distinct, brilliant streams. Quebec cinema is an artistic powerhouse, producing visionary directors like Denis Villeneuve and Xavier Dolan, whose films are celebrated for their emotional intensity and visual flair. Meanwhile, English-language Canada gave the world the mind-bending genre cinema of David Cronenberg and a specific, self-deprecating humour that feels utterly unique. In recent years, this comedic genius has conquered the world. The heartwarming global phenomenon Schitt's Creek perfectly captured a smart, kind-hearted humour that has become a beloved Canadian export, following a rich tradition of brilliant sketch and sitcom television. It’s a cinema of quiet confidence, famed for its thoughtful dramas, sharp wit, and for being the creative engine room known as 'Hollywood North'. Canada doesn’t just export stars; it exports stories with a character all their own.

Best Canadian series

  • Poster for Heated Rivalry

    Heated Rivalry 2025

    Two of the biggest stars in Major League Hockey are bound by ambition, rivalry, and a magnetic pull neither of them fully understands. What begins as a secret fling between two fresh faced rookies evolves into a years-long journey of love, denial, and self-discovery. Over the next eight years, as they chase glory on the ice, they struggle to navigate their feelings for each other. Torn between the sport they live for and the love they can’t ignore, they must decide if there’s room in their fiercely competitive world for something as fragile – and powerful – as real love.

    Crave
    87
  • Poster for Wayward

    Wayward 2025

    A small-town cop suspects that the local school for troubled teens — and its dangerously charismatic founder — may not be all it seems.

    Netflix
    66
  • Poster for Bet

    Bet 2025

    At a private school where gambling determines social status, a skillful new student with a mysterious past is shaking things up — and betting on revenge.

    Netflix
    70
  • Poster for Revival

    Revival 2025

    On one miraculous day in rural Wisconsin, the recently deceased suddenly rise from their graves. But this is no zombie story, as the 'revived' appear and act just like they once were. When local officer and single mother Dana Cypress is unexpectedly thrown into the center of a brutal murder mystery of her own, she's left to make sense of the chaos amidst a town gripped by fear and confusion where everyone, alive or undead, is a suspect.

    CTV Sci-Fi Channel
    66
  • Poster for Vikings

    Vikings 2013

    The adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok, the greatest hero of his age. The series tells the sagas of Ragnar's band of Viking brothers and his family, as he rises to become King of the Viking tribes. As well as being a fearless warrior, Ragnar embodies the Norse traditions of devotion to the gods. Legend has it that he was a direct descendant of Odin, the god of war and warriors.

    Amazon
    84
  • Poster for Battlestar Galactica

    Battlestar Galactica 2004

    When an old enemy, the Cylons, resurface and obliterate the 12 colonies, the crew of the aged Galactica protect a small civilian fleet - the last of humanity - as they journey toward the fabled 13th colony, Earth.

    Syfy
    87

Best Canadian movies

  • Poster for Keeper

    Keeper 2025

    Liz and Malcolm escape for a romantic anniversary weekend at a secluded cabin. When Malcolm suddenly returns to the city, Liz finds herself isolated and in the presence of an unspeakable evil that reveals the cabin's horrifying secrets.

    56
  • Poster for undertone

    undertone 2026

    The host of a popular paranormal podcast becomes haunted by terrifying recordings mysteriously sent her way.

    62
  • Poster for 40 Acres

    40 Acres 2025

    Hailey Freeman and her family are the last descendants of African American farmers who settled in rural Canada after the Civil War. In a famine-decimated near future, they now struggle to safeguard their farm, as they make one last stand against a vicious militia hell-bent on taking their 40 Acres.

    70
  • Poster for Altered

    Altered 2025

    In an alternate present, genetically enhanced humans dominate society. Outcasts Leon and Chloe fight for justice against corrupt politicians exploiting genetic disparity, risking everything to challenge the oppressive system.

    49
  • Poster for Sharp Corner

    Sharp Corner 2025

    A dedicated family man becomes obsessed with saving the lives of the car accident victims on the sharp corner in front of his house – an obsession that could cost him everything.

    59
  • Poster for Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

    Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie 2026

    When their plan to book a show at the Rivoli goes horribly wrong, Matt and Jay accidentally travel back to the year 2008.

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