The Canadians (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1961, The Canadians is an action, drama and western film directed by Burt Kennedy, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. When the Sioux come to Canada, the Canadians permit them to stay in Canada if they come peacefully. However, some cowboys kill all inhabitants of one of their villages. The cowboys seek to get back their horses, but they pretend to search for a girl who once had been robbed by the Indians.
Who’s in it. The Canadians stars Robert Ryan as Inspector William Gannon, John Dehner as Frank Boone, Torin Thatcher as Superintendent Walker and Burt Metcalfe as Constable Springer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Canadians has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Canadians page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Canadians tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Canadians (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Canadians change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Canadians worth watching?
- The Canadians holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Canadians?
- The Canadians stars Robert Ryan, John Dehner, Torin Thatcher, Burt Metcalfe and John Sutton.
- When was The Canadians released?
- The Canadians was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.