Streaming in Canada on Crave, Netflix and Prime Video [Oct. 27-Nov. 2]

Wondering what to watch to stream?

Every week MobileSyrup covers some of the most notable new films and TV shows. We typically focus on new content from Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix, but other services such as Apple TV+ and Paramount+ will be mentioned 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.

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Crave

Acute angle 🇨🇦

Release date in cinemas: May 9, 2025
Craving the premiere date: Friday, October 31
Genre: Black comedy, thriller
Lead time: 1 hour 50 minutes

After witnessing an accident, a family man becomes obsessed with saving the victims of a car accident near his home.

Acute angle written and directed by Halifax based Jason Buxton (Blackbird) and stars Ben Foster (Hell or HighwaterCobie Smulders from Vancouver (How I Met Your Mother) and William Kosovich (Fall of the House of Usher). It's worth noting that the film was filmed in the Halifax area.

Broadcast Acute angle on Crave.

An ad-free Crave Premium membership costs $22 per month. Additionally, there are two other subscription options: Crave Basic with ads ($11.99 per month) and Crave Standard with ads ($14.99 per month). Starz is available as a standalone add-on for $5.99. More information about this membership is available on the Crave website.

MobileSyrup has a complete list of what came to Crave in October.

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Netflix

Ballad of the Little Player [Netflix Original]

Netflix Canada premiere date: Wednesday, October 29
Genre: Psychological thriller
Lead time: 1 hour 42 minutes

Escaping his debt-filled past, a gambler becomes captivated by a woman at a baccarat table in Macau.

Based on the novel of the same name by Laurence Osborne. Ballad of the Little Player Directed by Edward Berger (Conclave) and stars Colin Farrell (Banshee of Inisherin), Fala Chen (Shang-Chi and the Legend of Ten Rings), Tilda Swinton (Michael Clayton), Dini Yip (Simple life) and Alex Jennings (Victoria).

Broadcast Ballad of the Little Player on Netflix.

Nature's Nightmares: Lost in the Jungle [Netflix Original]

Netflix Canada premiere date: Tuesday, October 28
Genre: Documentary
Lead time: Three episodes (about an hour each)

Narrated by Maya Hawke (Stranger Things), this documentary series dives into the dark side of nature.

Broadcast Nature's Nightmares: Lost in the Jungle on Netflix.

The Witcher (season 4) [Netflix Original]

Netflix Canada premiere date: Thursday, October 30
Genre: Fantasy drama
Lead time: Eight episodes (about an hour each)

Geralt, Yennefer and Ciri find themselves separated by a raging war that leads them to meet unexpected allies on their path to reunification.

Based on the work of Andrzej Sapkowski. witcher novels, The Witcher was created by Lauren S. Hissrich (Marvel Defenders) and stars Liam Hemsworth (The Hunger Games) as Geralt (replacing Henry Cavill), Anya Chalotra (ABC Murders) and Freya Allan (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes), with Laurence Fishburne (Matrix) will join the cast this season.

Broadcast The Witcher on Netflix.

Netflix Standard with ads costs $7.99 per month (down from $5.99 per month), Standard (no ads, HD support) costs $18.99 per month (down from $16.49 per month), and Premium (no ads, 4K support) costs $23.99 per month (down from from $20.99 per month). More information available on the Netflix website.

MobileSyrup has a complete list of what's hitting Netflix Canada in October and what will be on the platform in november.

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Prime Video

Hotel Hazbin (season 2) [Amazon Original]

Prime Video Canada premiere date: Wednesday, October 29
Genre: Animated musical comedy for adults
Lead time: Eight episodes (about 30 minutes each)

After the events of the first season, V tries to take over Hell while Charlie deals with the consequences.

Hazbin Hotel was created by Vivienne Medrano (SpindeHorse YouTube channel) and features the voices of Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Alex Brightman (Hell of a boss), Keith David (Gargoyles), Kimiko Glenn (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), Erika Henningsen (Mean Girls) and Blake Roman (Harmony: a new musical).

Broadcast Hazbin Hotel on Prime Video.

Hedda [Amazon Original]

Prime Video Canada premiere date: Wednesday, October 29
Genre: Drama
Lead time: 1 hour 47 minutes

The general's daughter, dissatisfied with her life, throws a party where she can manipulate those present.

Based on the play Hedda Gabler Henrik Ibsen, Hedda written and directed by Nia DaCosta (Little Woods) and stars Tessa Thompson (Westworld), Imogen Poots (Father), Tom Bateman (Da Vinci's Demons) and Nina Hoss (Warehouse).

Broadcast Hedda on Prime Video.

Rebirth of Jurassic World

Release date in cinemas: July 2, 2025
Prime Video Canada premiere date: Thursday, October 30
Genre: Sci-fi action
Lead time: 2 hours 13 minutes

The team travels to a former research facility to retrieve samples for an important medical breakthrough, which brings them into conflict with a group of dinosaurs.

Rebirth of Jurassic World Directed by Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) and stars Scarlett Johansson (Avengers: Endgame), Mahershala Ali (Moonlight), Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton), Rupert Friend (Homeland) and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (Lincoln Lawyer).

Broadcast Rebirth of Jurassic World on Prime Video.

Prime Video included Amazon Prime Membershipwhich costs $99 per year. Removing ads requires an additional fee of $2.99 ​​per month.

MobileSyrup has a complete list of what made it to Prime Video in October.

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For more offers see Last week's Streaming in Canada column.

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