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Paisan

7.519462h 5mMovieDramaWar

Six stories unfold in various regions, from Sicily to the northern Po Valley as American military personnel interact with a variety of Italian locals over eighteen months in the push north during the Italian Campaign of WWII as German forces retreat.

DirectorRoberto Rossellini
WritersRoberto Rossellini·Federico Fellini
ProducersRoberto Rossellini·Rod E. Geiger

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Roberto Rossellini

CS
Carmela Sazio
Carmela
RL
Robert Van Loon
Joe
BE
Benjamin Emanuel
American Soldier
RC
Raymond Campbell
American Soldier
HW
Harold Wagner
Harry, a German soldier
AH
Albert Heinze
German soldier
MB
Merlin Berth
Merlin, American Soldier
MC
Mats Carlson
Swede, an American soldier
LP
Leonard Parrish
An American soldier
DJDots Johnson
Dots Johnson
American MP
AP
Alfonsino Pasca
Pasquale
MMMaria Michi
Maria Michi
Francesca

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Paisan — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Paisan?

Paisan is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Paisan on Netflix?

No, Paisan is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Paisan on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Paisan isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Paisan for free?

Paisan is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.