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Guests of the Nation

8.019811h MovieDramaWarTV Movie

This drama tells the story of Irish insurgents and the captured British soldiers whom they are assigned to guard. While confined to a remote farmhouse the foursome enjoy card playing, jig dancing, and a great deal of amiable bickering.…

DirectorJohn J. Desmond
WriterFrank O'Connor
ProducersPhylis Geller·Jac Venza

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Cast · Directed by John J. Desmond

FCFrank Converse
Frank Converse
Barney Callahan
EPEstelle Parsons
Estelle Parsons
Kate O'Connell
NBNesbitt Blaisdell
Nesbitt Blaisdell
Belcher
RC
Richard Cottrell
Noble
CSCharlie Stavola
Charlie Stavola
Hawkins
NK
Nicholas Kepros
Cooney
TTTom Tammi
Tom Tammi
Doody
BO
Brian O'Mallon
Jeremiah Donovan

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Guests of the Nation — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Guests of the Nation?

Guests of the Nation isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Guests of the Nation on Netflix?

No, Guests of the Nation is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Guests of the Nation on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Guests of the Nation isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Guests of the Nation for free?

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

What is the OTT release date for Guests of the Nation?

Guests of the Nation hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 30, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.