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- The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (1974) A turning point in the then-emerging Canadian film industry as a critical and domestic box office success, Ted Kotcheff directs this adaptation of Mordecai Richler’s novel about the endlessly hustling Duddy Kravitz.
- Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner (2001) This first feature film made in the Inuit language of Inuktitut, Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner is often compared to classic American Westerns in tone and storytelling.
- Bon Cop, Bad Cop (2006) Bon Cop, Bad Cop refreshes the classic “mismatched cops” movie trope by teaming an uptight Toronto officer (Colm Feore) with a rogue Montreal cop (Patrick Huard) to solve a string of NHL-linked murders.
- C.R.A.Z.Y. (2005) This coming-of-age story from future Oscar nominee Jean-Marc Vallée will ring true to anyone who has ever felt like a family outsider.
- Anne of Green Gables
- Strange Brew
- Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
- The Sweet Hereafter
- Incendies
- Dead Ringers
- Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner
- Mon Oncle Antoine
- Fubar
- Ginger Snaps
Anne of Green Gablesis arguably Canada’s most famous literary export. It’s also been the subject of multiple reworkings and reimaginings. There are, at last count, 15 film adaptations of the celebrated children’s novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Probably the most beloved of these is the 1985 TV film/miniseries. The telefilm covered the early adventur...
We couldn’t put together a list of quintessentially Canadian works without including Bob and Doug McKenzie. This madcap reimagining of Hamlet features the comedy duo of Dave Thomas and Rick Moranis reprising the roles that put them on the comedy map. The film itself is a love it or hate it affair, but if you enjoy the dimwitted duo of the Great Whi...
We’re cheating a bit with this one as Scott Pilgrim vs. the Worldisn’t technically a Canadian film; however, despite being a U.S. production, the film is in many ways a celebration of the city of Toronto. Few films place so much emphasis on the small details of their setting than this. From the Bathurst/Boor intersection to the Pizza Pizza restaura...
Winner of the 1997 Grand Prix at the Canne Film Festival, The Sweet Hereafter was heaped with praise when it was released in 1997. Adapted from Russel banks novel of the same name, the film deals with the aftermath of a major tragedy in a small town in British Columbia. Heart-rending to the extreme, the film not only explores the devastating effect...
Before becoming the current king of heady sci-fi, French-Canadian, Denis Villeneuve impressed audiences and critics alike with this devastating drama. Adapted from the stage play with the same name, Incendies tells the story of two siblings travelling from Canada to the Middle East to uncover their mother’s past. The film switches between the sibli...
Some may balk at the idea of a psycho-sexual body-horror about twin gynecologists being “quintessentially Canadian.” Still, it would be remiss of us to exclude the work of famous Ontarian David Cronenberg. Dead Ringers is a psychological thriller about two identical twins (both played by Jeremy Irons) who run a gynecological practice. You could swa...
Arguably the most important indigenous Canadian film of all time, Atanarjuat is the first movie to be written, directed, and performed in the Inuktitut language. The film is an epic retelling of stories from Inuit oral tradition. Often cited as the greatest Canadian film ever made, Atanarjuat is a vital addition to the countries cinematic landscape...
Mon Oncle Antoineis a coming-of-age piece and a snapshot of life in rural Quebec before the socio-political and cultural upheaval caused by the Asbestos Strike of 1949 and the Quiet Revolution. Highly regarded, the film is often cited as a classic of Canadian cinema. Watch Mon Oncle Antoineat NFB
It’s probably not the most flattering depiction of Canadian culture, but there’s no denying FUBAR’sgrungy appeal. Shot on a shoestring budget of $10,000 in Calgary, the scrappy comedy has gone on to become a bonafide cult classic and was successful enough to warrant a sequel and a TV show. Just give’r a try, you won’t be disappointed. Watch FUBARon...
Many horror films are shot in Canada, but few (aside from various Cronenberg films) are actually set in Canada. Ginger Snapsbucks this trend by locating itself in the fictional Ontarian town of Bailey Downs. The film itself is a largely successful amalgamation of the werewolf horror and coming-of-age drama. Watch Ginger Snaps on Amazon Prime Video
- The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (1974) “The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz” is a 1974 Canadian drama film directed by Ted Kotcheff, based on the novel of the same name by Mordecai Richler.
- Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner (2001) “Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner” is a 2001 Canadian Inuktitut-language epic film directed by Zacharias Kunuk. The film is based on an ancient Inuit legend and tells the story of a community of Inuit in the Canadian Arctic in the 11th century.
- Bon Cop, Bad Cop (2006) “Bon Cop, Bad Cop” is a Canadian comedy-crime film directed by Erik Canuel and released in 2006. The movie follows two police detectives, one from Ontario and one from Quebec, who are forced to work together to solve a murder that occurred on the Ontario-Quebec border.
- C.R.A.Z.Y. (2005) “C.R.A.Z.Y.” is a 2005 French-Canadian drama film directed by Jean-Marc Vallée. The movie tells the story of a young boy named Zachary, who is the fourth of five sons born into a traditional Catholic family in Quebec during the 1960s and 1970s.
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- Special Mention: Sweet Movie (Dusan Makavejev, 1974) After winning the “most virgin” contest, Miss Canada is married to a rich milk tycoon. But she quickly flees the marriage to experience the world around her, full of sweetness and anarchy.
- 80) Outrageous! (Richard Benner, 1977) A story about a female impersonator who rooms with a pregnant schizophrenic.
- 79) Hobo With A Shotgun (Jason Eisener, 2011) Delivering justice, one shell at a time… A homeless vigilante blows away crooked cops, pedophile Santas, and other scumbags with his trusty pump-action shotgun.
- 78) The Adjuster (Atom Egoyan, 1991) Sex… Power… Obsession. A reflection about what makes everyone’s life unique, through the story of Noah’s family. Noah is an adjuster, having sex with his customers.
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Apr 21, 2021 · So CBC Arts decided to venture into waters that don't exactly have a reputation for jubilant swims: Canadian film. We asked our team and some regular contributors to offer some...
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Apr 17, 2024 · It may be a surprise to some, but Canadian movies are actually good. Here are 50+ of the best!
