Finally, we will highlight shows or movies made by Canadian companies, featuring a significant Canadian cast or crew, and / or filming in Canada.
come come
A gentle radio reporter goes on a trip to the country with his energetic nephew. C’mon C’mon was written and directed by Mike Mills (20th Century Women) and stars Joaquin Phoenix (Joker) and Woody Norman (Poldark). Broadcast C’mon C’mon here. Singer Lizzo is looking for 10 new “Big Grrrrl” dancers to accompany her on stage at the Bonnaroo Tennessee Music Festival in June. Watch Lizzo’s Watch Out For the Big Grrrrl here.
Apple TV +
Patsinko [Apple Original]
Follow a family of immigrants from Korea for four generations as they leave their homeland for a better life. Based on the 2017 Min Jin Lee novel of the same name, Pachinko was created by Soo Hugh (The Whispers) and stars Youn Yuh-jung (Minari), Minha Kim (Main Street), Jin Ha (Devs) and Lee Min-ho (Boys over flowers). It is worth noting that the series was shot in Vancouver. Apple TV + Prime Video Premiere Date: March 25, 2022 (first three episodes, new episodes every Friday)Kind: DramaExecution time: Eight episodes (about one hour each) Broadcast Pachinko here. Apple TV + costs $ 5.99 / month in Canada.
Crave
A criminal case [Crave Original]
A woman named Catherine fights to free her son from murder, as the major crime investigator appears to be protecting someone else involved. The series is directed by Stéphane Lapointe (The Secret Life of Happy People) from Quebec City and stars Levis, Céline Bonnier (Far Side of the Moon) from Quebec and Sherbrooke, Louis-Philipe Dandeneault from Quebec (The Great Seduction). Crave premiere date: March 23, 2022Kind: DramaExecution time: Four episodes (43 minutes each) Broadcast A Criminal Affair here.
King Richard
Based on a true story, King Richard explores Richard Williams’ efforts to help his daughters Venus and Serena become professional tennis players. King Richard is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green (Monsters and Men) and stars Will Smith (Ali), Aunjanue Ellis (When They See Us), Saniyya Sidney (American Horror Story) and Demi Singleton (The Godfather of Haarlem). Date of initial release in cinemas: November 19, 2021Crave premiere date: March 25, 2022Kind: Biographical dramaExecution time: 2 hours, 25 minutes Broadcast King Richard here.
A perfect shot
Inspired by the popular Twitter account of the same name, filmmaker Ava DuVernay (Selma) hosts this series featuring fellow directors such as Patty Jenkins (Wonder Woman), Aaron Sorkin (Molly’s Game) and Jon M. Chu (In The Heights) collapse. the iconic images of their films. Crave premiere date: March 24, 2022Kind: DocumentaryExecution time: Six episodes (22 to 26 minutes each) Broadcast the One Perfect Shot here. A standard Crave subscription costs $ 19.99 / month, with Starz costing an additional $ 5.99 / month. A mobile-only subscription is also available for $ 9.99 / month. You can find the full list of movies and shows hitting Crave this month.
Disney +
Tammy Faye’s eyes
Based on a true story, The Eyes of Tammy Faye chronicles the rise and fall of singer Tammy Faye’s career in televising and her marriage to Jim Baker. The Eyes of Tammy Faye is directed by Michael Showalter (The Big Sick) and stars Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty) and Andrew Garfield (Tick, Tick… Boom!). Date of initial release in cinemas: September 17, 2022 Release date Disney + Canada: March 23, 2022Kind: Biographical dramaExecution time: 2 hours, 6 minutes Watch The Eyes of Tammy Faye here.
Olivia Rodrigo: driving home 2 u [Disney+ Original]
Directed by: Stacey Lee (Live Fast, Draw Yung), this documentary presents the profile of singer and songwriter Olivia Rodrigo as she goes on a road trip and recounts her experiences writing her debut album, Sour. Disney + Canada Premiere Date: March 25, 2022Kind: Biographical dramaExecution time: 1 hour, 16 minutes Stream Olivia Rodgro: driving home 2 u here. A Disney + subscription costs $ 11.99 / month or $ 119.99 / year in Canada. The full list of movies and shows hitting Disney + this month can be found here.
Netflix
Bridgetton (Season 2) [Netflix Original]
Lieutenant Anthony Bridgerton’s decision to marry him puts him in conflict with his bride’s stubborn older sister. Based on Julia Quinn’s novel series of the same name, Bridgerton was created by Shonda Rhimes (Grey’s Anatomy) and stars Jonathan Bailey (Broadchurch), Simone Ashley (Sex Education) and Charitra Chandran (Alex Rider). Netflix Canada Premiere Date: March 25, 2022Kind: Epoch dramaExecution time: Eight episodes (54 to 72 minutes each) Broadcast Bridgerton here.
The Principles of Pleasure [Netflix Original]
Comedian Michelle Buteau (The Circle) narrates this documentary that explores the intricacies of female pleasure, with interviews with scientists, sex educators, therapists and others. Netflix Canada Premiere Date: March 22, 2022Kind: DocumentaryExecution time: Three episodes (48 to 55 minutes each) Broadcast The Principles of Pleasure here. Following a recent price increase, a “Basic” Netflix subscription costs $ 9.99 / month, a “Standard” subscription (supported in HD) costs $ 16.49 / month, and a “Premium” subscription costs $ 20.99 / month (supported by 4K). The full list of movies and shows hitting Netflix Canada this month can be found here.
Paramount +
Halo [Paramount+ Original]
While many of the titles in the respective US are missing from the list of the Canadian version of Paramount +, a high-profile prototype debuted in both: Halo. That’s right – after years of inferno growth, the live-streaming video of Microsoft’s hugely popular video game franchise is finally here. Inspired but not directly adapted from games, Halo follows the 26th century war between the United Nations Space Administration and an alliance of advanced alien races known as the Covenant. Halo stars Pablo Schreiber (The Wire), Shabana Azmi (Khandar), Olive Gray (Half-Moon Investigations), Natasha McElhone (Californication) and Jen Taylor, who plays Cortana’s voice from Halo games. Paramount + Canada Premiere Date: March 24, 2022 (first episode, new episodes every week)Kind: Science fictionExecution time: Nine episodes (about an hour each) Broadcast Halo here. Paramount + costs $ 5.99 / month in Canada with a seven-day trial period. However, it is worth noting that those who subscribe to Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass Ultimate $ 16.99 / month can receive a free 30 days Paramount +. What are you planning to do this week? Let us know in the comments. For more viewing suggestions, take a look at last week’s Flow in Canada column. It is also worth noting that the 2022 Oscars will take place on March 27. For more on this, take a look at “Where to Watch” the show in Canada and a collection of where you can get all the Best Picture nominees. Image credit: Paramount
