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Down by Law

7.419861h 46mMovieCrimeDramaComedy

A disc jockey, a pimp and an Italian tourist escape from jail in New Orleans.

DirectorJim Jarmusch
WriterJim Jarmusch
ProducersAlan Kleinberg·Cary Brokaw

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Cast · Directed by Jim Jarmusch

TWTom Waits
Tom Waits
Zack
JLJohn Lurie
John Lurie
Jack
RBRoberto Benigni
Roberto Benigni
Roberto
NBNicoletta Braschi
Nicoletta Braschi
Nicoletta
EBEllen Barkin
Ellen Barkin
Laurette
BN
Billie Neal
Bobbie
RRRockets Redglare
Rockets Redglare
Gig
VBVernel Bagneris
Vernel Bagneris
Preston
T
Timothea
Julie
LD
L.C. Drane
L.C.
JJ
Joy N. Houck Jr.
Detective Mandino
CL
Carrie Lindsoe
Young Girl

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Down by Law — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Down by Law?

Down by Law is streaming on Criterion Channel, Crave and Tubi TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Down by Law on Netflix?

No, Down by Law is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Crave.

Is Down by Law on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Down by Law isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel and Crave instead.

Where can I watch Down by Law for free?

Down by Law is available to stream free (with ads) on Crave and Tubi TV in Canada.