Oh, Canada
Synopsis
Famed Canadian-American leftist documentary filmmaker Leonard Fife was one of sixty thousand draft evaders and deserters who fled to Canada to avoid serving in Vietnam. Now in his late seventies, Fife is dying of cancer in Montreal and has agreed to a final interview in which he is determined to bare all his secrets at last, to demythologize his mythologized life.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-11-01
Top Cast
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Richard Gere
Leo Fife
Uma Thurman
Emma / Gloria
Jacob Elordi
Young Leo Fife
Michael Imperioli
Malcolm
Victoria Hill
Diana
Caroline Dhavernas
Rene
Penelope Mitchell
Sloan Ambrose / Amy
Kristine Froseth
Alicia Fife
Megan Mackenzie
Amanda
Peter Hans Benson
Benjamin Chapman
Scott Jaeck
Jackson Chapman
Cornelia Guest
Jessie Chapman
Zach Shaffer
Cornel
Sean Mahan
Cornel Fife, Sr.
Orlagh Cassidy
Sarah Fife
Jake Weary
Stanley Reinhart
Gary Hilborn
Rev. Stephen Sitwell
Ryan Woodle
Jimmy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 46 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 6, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 21, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Schrader
- Original Score
- Matthew Houck
- Original Title
- Oh, Canada
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Israel
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Arclight Films, Vested Interest, Ottocento Films, Left Home Productions, Exemplary Films, Carte Blanche, One Two Twenty Entertainment, SIPUR, Northern Lights
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Schrader
Paul Schrader, Russell Banks
Matthew Houck
Andrew Wonder
Ben Rodriguez Jr.
Jon Adgemis, Tiffany Boyle, Andrea Bucko, Andrea Chung, Steven Demmler
Department Leadership Roster
Deborah Jensen
Production Design
Tiffany Boyle
Producer
David Gonzales
Producer
Meghan Hanlon
Producer
Scott LaStaiti
Producer
Luisa Law
Producer
Matthew Houck
Original Music Composer
Andrew Wonder
Director of Photography
Paul Schrader
Director
Paul Schrader
Screenplay
Ben Rodriguez Jr.
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oh, Canada
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Oh, Canada about?
Famed Canadian-American leftist documentary filmmaker Leonard Fife was one of sixty thousand draft evaders and deserters who fled to Canada to avoid serving in Vietnam. Now in his late seventies, Fife is dying of cancer in Montreal and has agreed to a final interview in which he is determined to bare all his secrets at last, to demythologize his mythologized life.
Who directed Oh, Canada?
Oh, Canada was directed by Paul Schrader.
Who stars in Oh, Canada?
The principal cast of Oh, Canada includes Richard Gere, Uma Thurman, Jacob Elordi, Michael Imperioli, Victoria Hill.
When was Oh, Canada released and how long is it?
Oh, Canada was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did Oh, Canada make at the box office?
Oh, Canada grossed $1.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Oh, Canada?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Oh, Canada was composed by Matthew Houck.
Is Oh, Canada based on a book or true story?
Oh, Canada is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Russell Banks".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Oh, Canada?
Oh, Canada holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).