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A Distant Scream

9.519841h 12mMovieDramaThrillerHorror

Lying on his deathbed, an elderly man who has spent most of his life in prison for the murder of the woman he loved is granted a supernatural chance to go back to that fateful weekend and attempt to discover what really happened...

DirectorJohn Hough
WriterMartin Worth
ProducersRoy Skeggs·Brian Lawrence

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Cast · Directed by John Hough

DCDavid Carradine
David Carradine
Michael
SBStephanie Beacham
Stephanie Beacham
Rosemary Richardson
SGStephen Greif
Stephen Greif
Clifford Richardson
SCStephen Chase
Stephen Chase
Gary
FC
Fanny Carby
Mrs. Kimble
LDLesley Dunlop
Lesley Dunlop
Sarah Kimble
BHBernard Horsfall
Bernard Horsfall
Doctor
ESEwan Stewart
Ewan Stewart
Robin Kimble
EPEdward Peel
Edward Peel
Prison Officer

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A Distant Scream — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Distant Scream?

A Distant Scream isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is A Distant Scream on Netflix?

No, A Distant Scream is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is A Distant Scream on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Distant Scream isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch A Distant Scream for free?

A Distant Scream isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for A Distant Scream?

A Distant Scream hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 24, 1984. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.