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Blackout

6.8201553mMovieDocumentary

First responders, journalists, shop owners, those inside the pressure-packed control center of Con Edison on West End Avenue, and other New Yorkers tell about what happened when the lights went out on July 13, 1977.

DirectorCallie T. Wiser
WritersDavid Murdock·Sharon Grimberg
ProducersCallie T. Wiser·David Murdock

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Callie T. Wiser

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Charlie Durkin
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Blackout — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Blackout?

Blackout isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Blackout on Netflix?

No, Blackout is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Blackout on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Blackout for free?

Blackout isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Blackout based on a true story?

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