Through Black Spruce (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2019, Through Black Spruce is a drama and mystery film directed by Don McKellar, running about 111 minutes. “Breathe In. Stop Your Heart. Let Go.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The disappearance of a young Cree woman in Toronto traumatizes her Northern Ontario family, and sends her twin sister on a journey south to find her.
Who’s in it. Through Black Spruce stars Tanaya Beatty as Annie Bird, Brandon Oakes as Will, Kiowa Gordon as Jesse and Tina Keeper as Lisette Bird, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Through Black Spruce has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Through Black Spruce page.
If you liked it. Fans of Through Black Spruce tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Through Black Spruce (2019)?
- In US, Through Black Spruce is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Through Black Spruce worth watching?
- Through Black Spruce holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Through Black Spruce?
- Through Black Spruce stars Tanaya Beatty, Brandon Oakes, Kiowa Gordon, Tina Keeper and Graham Greene.
- When was Through Black Spruce released?
- Through Black Spruce was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.