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Bare Essentials

3.919911h 34mMovieComedyTV Movie

A couple leaves for a vacation on a tropical island and finds happiness and love... just not with each-other.

DirectorMartha Coolidge
WritersMark Estrin·Allen Estrin
ProducersKaren Mack·Jay Benson

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Cast · Directed by Martha Coolidge

GHGregory Harrison
Gregory Harrison
William 'Bill' Buzell owner of Luhana
MLMark Linn-Baker
Mark Linn-Baker
Gordon
LHLisa Hartman
Lisa Hartman
Sydney Wayne
CLCharlotte Lewis
Charlotte Lewis
Tarita the Native Girl
MTManu Tupou
Manu Tupou
Emile / Rental Boats
LWLargo Woodruff
Largo Woodruff
Lois Rice
WLWin De Lugo
Win De Lugo
Miles Wilson (as Winston De Lugo)
HE
Hans H. Eisler
Louis / Moratonga Police Chief
EAEd Amatrudo
Ed Amatrudo
Cal Minton
BB
Bunny Bornn
Marcy / Sydney's Secretary
JT
Jodie Tanino
The Concierge

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Bare Essentials — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Bare Essentials?

Bare Essentials isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Bare Essentials on Netflix?

No, Bare Essentials is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Bare Essentials on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Bare Essentials isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Bare Essentials for free?

Bare Essentials 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 Bare Essentials?

Bare Essentials hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 26, 1991. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.