Where to watch
NFB
Cast · Directed by Roger Blais
MK
Michael Kane
Narrator (voice)
JG
John Grierson
Self (archive footage)
NM
Norman McLaren
Self (archive footage)
SN
Sydney Newman
Self
BW
Basil Wright
Self
LG
Lorne Greene
Self
WW
Woodrow Wilson
Self (archive footage)
RR
Roberto Rossellini
Self
JM
Joseph McCarthy
Self (archive footage)
JI
Joris Ivens
Self
IG
Indira Gandhi
Self
MG
Margaret Grierson
Self
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Grierson — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams Grierson?
Grierson is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is Grierson on Netflix?
No, Grierson is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on NFB.
Is Grierson on Amazon Prime Video?
No, Grierson isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.
Where can I watch Grierson for free?
Grierson is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.
Is Grierson based on a true story?
Yes — Grierson is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).
