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Cowards Bend the Knee

6.120031h 4mMovieDramaRomance

When he takes his girlfriend to a seedy abortion clinic in the back room of a combination hair salon / bordello, Guy Maddin meets the madam’s daughter and falls in love. But she won’t let any man touch her until her father’s murder has been avenged.

DirectorGuy Maddin
WriterGuy Maddin

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 2 other countries

Cowards Bend the Knee isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in France, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Guy Maddin

DF
Darcy Fehr
Guy Maddin
MD
Melissa Dionisio
Meta
TB
Tara Birtwhistle
Liliom
LNLouis Negin
Louis Negin
Dr. Fusi
ASAmy Stewart
Amy Stewart
Veronica
MBMike Bell
Mike Bell
Mo Mott
DE
David Stuart Evans
Shaky
VC
Victor Cowie
Maddin's father
ES
Erica Genereux Smith
Customer

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Cowards Bend the Knee — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Cowards Bend the Knee?

Cowards Bend the Knee isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in France and United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Cowards Bend the Knee on Netflix?

No, Cowards Bend the Knee is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Cowards Bend the Knee on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Cowards Bend the Knee isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Cowards Bend the Knee for free?

Cowards Bend the Knee isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.