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1981

6.820091h 42mMovieComedyDramaRomance

Filmmaker Ricardo Trogi recalls the events surrounding his family moving to a new neighborhood when he was 11 years old.

DirectorRicardo Trogi
WriterRicardo Trogi
ProducerNicole Robert

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Cast · Directed by Ricardo Trogi

JBJean-Carl Boucher
Jean-Carl Boucher
Ricardo
CCClaudio Colangelo
Claudio Colangelo
Benito
SBSandrine Bisson
Sandrine Bisson
Claudette
GMGabriel Maillé
Gabriel Maillé
Jérôme
ÉAÉlizabeth Adam
Élizabeth Adam
Anne Tremblay
RARose Adam
Rose Adam
Nadia
MLMarjolaine Lemieux
Marjolaine Lemieux
Aline
CBClaude-Michel Bleau
Claude-Michel Bleau
Nazi Sergeant
CDClaude Despins
Claude Despins
Anne's Father
PMPierre Mailloux
Pierre Mailloux
School Principal
JBJean-Robert Bourdage
Jean-Robert Bourdage
Lawyer
JBJean-François Boudreau
Jean-François Boudreau
Newspaper Guy

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1981 — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams 1981?

1981 is streaming on Netflix, iciTouTV and Netflix Standard in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is 1981 on Netflix?

Yes — 1981 is available on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is 1981 on Amazon Prime Video?

1981 isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch 1981 for free?

1981 is available on Netflix and iciTouTV in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to 1981?

Yes — 1981 is followed by 1987 (2014) in the 1981 Collection.

Is there a prequel to 1981?

1981 is the first film in the 1981 Collection.

Is 1981 part of a trilogy?

No — 1981 is part of the 1981 Collection, which has 4 films.

How many movies are in the 1981 Collection?

There are 4 films in the 1981 Collection: 1981 (2009), 1987 (2014), 1991 (2018) and 1995 (2024).