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Crossing the Line

7.520061h 34mMovieDocumentary

In 1962, a U.S. soldier sent to guard the peace in South Korea deserted his unit, walked across the most heavily fortified area on earth and defected to the Cold War enemy, the communist state of North Korea. He became a star of the North…

DirectorDaniel Gordon

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 3 other countries

Crossing the Line isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Australia, New Zealand, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Daniel Gordon

JD
James Dresnok
Himself
CJ
Charles Robert Jenkins
Himself
CSChristian Slater
Christian Slater
Narrator
BC
Bruce Cumings
Self
KIKim Il-sung
Kim Il-sung
Self (archive footage)

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Crossing the Line — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Crossing the Line?

Crossing the Line isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Australia, New Zealand and United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Crossing the Line on Netflix?

No, Crossing the Line is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Crossing the Line on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Crossing the Line isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Crossing the Line for free?

Crossing the Line isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.