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Against the Wall

6.219941h 51mMovieDramaHistoryTV Movie

In 1971, a warden at Attica Penitentiary is caught up in a hostage crisis when inmates take over the prison to demand better living conditions.

DirectorJohn Frankenheimer
WriterRon Hutchinson
ProducersSteven R. McGlothen·Jonathan Axelrod

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 71 other countries

Against the Wall isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria and 67 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by John Frankenheimer

KMKyle MacLachlan
Kyle MacLachlan
Michael Smith
SJSamuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson
Jamaal
CIClarence Williams III
Clarence Williams III
Chaka
FFFrederic Forrest
Frederic Forrest
Weisbad
HSHarry Dean Stanton
Harry Dean Stanton
Hal
AHAnne Heche
Anne Heche
Sharon Smith
DTDanny Trejo
Danny Trejo
Luis
PBPhilip Bosco
Philip Bosco
Oswald
TBTom Bower
Tom Bower
Ed
CACarmen Argenziano
Carmen Argenziano
Mancusi
PM
Peter Murnik
Jess
SHSteve Harris
Steve Harris
Cecil

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Against the Wall — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Against the Wall?

Against the Wall isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in United Arab Emirates, Antigua & Barbuda and Argentina and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Against the Wall on Netflix?

No, Against the Wall is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is Against the Wall on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Against the Wall isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Against the Wall for free?

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