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Bright Leaves

7.020041h 48mMovieDocumentary

Ross McElwee travels through the North Carolina tobacco belt in search of the ancient southern traditions associated with tobacco growing and use, while comparing his filmmaking to commercial cinema, represented by Bright Leaf, a melodrama…

DirectorRoss McElwee
WriterRoss McElwee
ProducerRoss McElwee

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OVIDOVIDTenkTenkCineverseCineverse
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ross McElwee

RMRoss McElwee
Ross McElwee
Himself - Narrator (voice)
BB
Brian Baucom
SB
Susan Bennett
EB
Ed Bivens
RB
R. Bullock
JC
Jack Clayton
MC
Mary Clayton
MF
Marian Fitz-Simmons
AG
Alan Gurganus
SH
Steve Herman
RJ
Robbie Lane Jackson
EK
Elizabeth King

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Bright Leaves — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Bright Leaves?

Bright Leaves is streaming on OVID, Tenk and Cineverse in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Bright Leaves on Netflix?

No, Bright Leaves is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on OVID and Tenk.

Is Bright Leaves on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Bright Leaves isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on OVID and Tenk instead.

Where can I watch Bright Leaves for free?

Bright Leaves is available to stream free (with ads) on Cineverse in Canada.