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Civilization

5.219161h 26mNRMovieDrama

Count Ferdinand, a submarine commander and secret pacifist refuses to torpedo a defenseless passenger ship during wartime. His submarine is sunk in the following fracas. In the spirit world, Christ commends the captain, and returns to earth in the commander's body to promote His message of peace.

DirectorsThomas H. Ince·Reginald Barker
WriterC. Gardner Sullivan
ProducerThomas H. Ince

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

Civilization isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Thomas H. Ince

KBKate Bruce
Kate Bruce
A Mother
JBJ. Frank Burke
J. Frank Burke
Luther Rolf - The Peace Advocate
CBClaire Du Brey
Claire Du Brey
GFGeorge Fisher
George Fisher
The Christ
CFCharles K. French
Charles K. French
The Prime Minister
TIThomas H. Ince
Thomas H. Ince
Himself - in Prologue
HMHerschel Mayall
Herschel Mayall
The King of Wredpryd
LM
Lola May
Queen Engenie
HHHoward Hickman
Howard Hickman
Count Ferdinand
EMEnid Markey
Enid Markey
Katheryn Haldemann
JGJohn Gilbert
John Gilbert
Extra (uncredited)
ATAlice Terry
Alice Terry
Extra (uncredited)

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Is Civilization on Netflix?

No, Civilization is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026.

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What is the OTT release date for Civilization?

Civilization hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 21, 1916. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.