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Pressure

6.519762h 6mMovieDrama

A British-born younger son of an immigrant family from Trinidad finds himself adrift between two cultures.

DirectorHorace Ové
WritersSamuel Selvon·Horace Ové
ProducerRobert Buckler

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

Cast · Directed by Horace Ové

HNHerbert Norville
Herbert Norville
Tony
OJOscar James
Oscar James
Colin
CS
Corinne Skinner-Carter
Tony's Aunt
FS
Frank Singuineau
Lucas
LL
Lucita Lijertwood
Bopsie
SS
Sheila Scott-Wilkenson
Sister Lousie
EDEd Devereaux
Ed Devereaux
Police Inspector
TW
T-Bone Wilson
Junior
RHRam John Holder
Ram John Holder
Brother John
NBNorman Beaton
Norman Beaton
Preacher
JL
John F. Landry
Mr Crapson
APArchie Pool
Archie Pool
Oscar

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Pressure — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Pressure?

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

Is Pressure on Netflix?

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

Is Pressure on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Pressure for free?

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

Is there a sequel to Pressure?

Pressure is currently the latest film in the Pressure.

Is there a prequel to Pressure?

Yes — Baldwin's Nigger (1968) comes before Pressure in the Pressure.

Is Pressure part of a trilogy?

No — Pressure is part of the Pressure, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Pressure?

There are 2 films in the Pressure: Baldwin's Nigger (1968) and Pressure (1976).