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A Dangerous Method

6.320111h 39mMovieDrama

Seduced by the challenge of an impossible case, the driven Dr. Carl Jung takes the unbalanced yet beautiful Sabina Spielrein as his patient. Jung’s weapon is the method of his master, the renowned Sigmund Freud. Both men fall under Sabina’s spell.

DirectorDavid Cronenberg

WriterChristopher Hampton

ProducersKarl Spoerri·Stephan Mallmann

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Cast · Directed by David Cronenberg

Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley

Sabina Spielrein

Viggo Mortensen

Viggo Mortensen

Michael Fassbender

Michael Fassbender

Sarah Gadon

Vincent Cassel

André Hennicke

André Hennicke

Professor Eugen Bleuler

Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey

Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey

Sándor Ferenczi

Mignon Remé

Jung's Secretary

Mareike Carrière

Mareike Carrière

Franziska Arndt

Franziska Arndt

Wladimir Matuchin

Wladimir Matuchin

Nikolai Spielrein

Medical Policeman

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A Dangerous Method — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Dangerous Method?

A Dangerous Method isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is A Dangerous Method on Netflix?

No, A Dangerous Method is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on YouTube.

Is A Dangerous Method on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Dangerous Method isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch A Dangerous Method for free?

A Dangerous Method isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on YouTube.

Is A Dangerous Method based on a true story?

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