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Grierson

7.3197358mMovieDocumentary

A portrait of John Grierson, the first Canadian Government Film Commissioner and founder of the National Film Board in 1939. Interweaving archival footage, interviews with people who knew him and footage of Grierson himself, this film is a…

DirectorRoger Blais

WriterDonald Brittain

ProducersDavid Bairstow·Roger Blais

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Not available in Australia

Streaming in 1 other country

Grierson isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Canada. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Roger Blais

Michael Kane

Narrator (voice)

John Grierson

Self (archive footage)

Norman McLaren

Self (archive footage)

Self (archive footage)

Roberto Rossellini

Self

Joseph McCarthy

Self (archive footage)

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Grierson — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Grierson?

Grierson isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Canada. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Grierson on Netflix?

No, Grierson is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is Grierson on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Grierson isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Grierson for free?

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

Is Grierson based on a true story?

Yes — Grierson is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).