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Ironweed

6.319872h 23mRMovieDrama

An alcoholic drifter spends Halloween in his hometown of Albany, New York after returning there for the first time in decades.

DirectorHéctor Babenco
WriterWilliam Kennedy
ProducersKeith Barish·Marcia Nasatir

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Héctor Babenco

JNJack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson
Francis Phelan
MSMeryl Streep
Meryl Streep
Helen Archer
CBCarroll Baker
Carroll Baker
Annie Phelan
MOMichael O'Keefe
Michael O'Keefe
Billy
DVDiane Venora
Diane Venora
Peg
FGFred Gwynne
Fred Gwynne
Oscar Reo
MWMargaret Whitton
Margaret Whitton
Katrina
TWTom Waits
Tom Waits
Rudy
JDJake Dengel
Jake Dengel
Pee Wee
NLNathan Lane
Nathan Lane
Harold Allen
JGJames Gammon
James Gammon
Reverend Chester
LELaura Esterman
Laura Esterman
Nora

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Ironweed — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ironweed?

Ironweed isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Ironweed on Netflix?

No, Ironweed is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Ironweed on Amazon Prime Video?

Ironweed isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Ironweed for free?

Ironweed isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.