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Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner

6.820022h 52mMovieFantasyDrama

Based on a local legend and set in an unknown era, it deals with universal themes of love, possessiveness, family, jealousy and power. Beautifully shot, and acted by Inuit people, it portrays a time when people fought duels by taking turns…

DirectorZacharias Kunuk
WritersPaul Apak Angilirq·Pauloosie Qulitalik
ProducersNorman Cohn·Paul Apak Angilirq

Where to watch

Starz Amazon ChannelStarz Amazon ChannelCraveCraveNFBNFBCBC GemCBC Gem
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Zacharias Kunuk

NUNatar Ungalaaq
Natar Ungalaaq
Atanarjuat
SI
Sylvia Ivalu
Atuat
PA
Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq
Oki
LT
Lucy Tulugarjuk
Puja
PIPakak Innuksuk
Pakak Innuksuk
Amaqjuaq (as Pakkak Innushuk)
MI
Madeline Ivalu
Panikpak
PQ
Pauloosie Qulitalik
Qulitalik / A shaman (as Paul Qulitalik)
EI
Eugene Ipkarnak
Sauri, the chief
NI
Neeve Irngaut
Uluriaq
AU
Abraham Ulayuruluk
Tungajuaq
AK
Apayata Kotierk
Kumaglak
MQ
Mary Qulitalik
Niriuniq

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Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner?

Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner is streaming on Starz, Crave and NFB in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner on Netflix?

No, Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Starz and Crave.

Is Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner on Amazon Prime Video?

Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner for free?

Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner is available to stream free (with ads) on Crave and NFB in Canada.