Streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix [June 29-July 5]
Every week, MobileSyrup goes over 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 movies to hit digital platforms much sooner than planned , we’ll make note of any major films that fall into this category when applicable.
Amazon Prime Video
Hanna (Season 2) [Amazon Original]
Hanna teams up with troubled CIA agent Marissa Wiegler to rescue Clara from Utrax.
Hanna is based on the 2011 film of the same name, was created and written by the co-writer of the 2011 film, David Farr ( The Night Manager ), and stars Esmé Creed-Miles (Mister Lonely ), Mireille Enos ( The Killing ) and Dermot Mulroney ( Shameless ).
It’s worth pointing out that Nanaimo, B.C.’s Seth Lochhead wrote the original story and script for the Hanna film while he was a student at the Vancouver Film School.
Amazon Prime Video Canada release date: July 3rd, 2020 Genre: Drama Runtime: Eight episodes (46 to 52 minutes each) Rotten Tomatoes score: 88 percent (based on eight reviews)
Stream Hanna (Season 2) here .
Jumanji: The Next Level
The gang returns to Jumanji and get placed into new avatars alongside unexpected partners as they face off against a new villain.
Jumanji: The Next Level was co-written and directed by Jake Kasdan ( Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle ) and stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson ( Hobbs & Shaw ), Kevin Hart ( Ride Along ), Jack Black ( School of Rock ), Karen Gillan ( Guardians of the Galaxy ), Awkwafina ( The Farewell ), Danny DeVito ( It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia ) and Danny Glover ( Lethal Weapon ).
It’s worth noting that some of the film was shot in Calgary .
Original theatrical release date: December 13th, 2019
Amazon Prime Video Canada release date: July 2nd, 2020 Genre: Adventure, comedy Runtime: 2 hours, 3 minutes Rotten Tomatoes score: 71 percent (based on 235 reviews)
Stream Jumanji: The Next Level 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 that hit Amazon Prime Video Canada in June can be found here .
A roundup of July’s new content, meanwhile, is available here .
Crave
Canada’s Drag Race [Crave Original]
Canadian drag queens compete for a grand prize of $100,000, a year of stays at the Hilton and the title of “Canada’s First Drag Superstar.”
The judging panel consists of Toronto’s Brooke...