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Riding the Tornado

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This documentary focuses on boom-and-bust economic cycles, most notably that of Alberta oil during the '70s and early '80s. When the bust hit after a drop in world oil prices, those business people who knew how to "ride a tornado" cut…

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Robert Lower

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Riding the Tornado — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Riding the Tornado?

Riding the Tornado is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Riding the Tornado on Netflix?

No, Riding the Tornado is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is Riding the Tornado on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Riding the Tornado isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch Riding the Tornado for free?

Riding the Tornado is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.

Is there a sequel to Riding the Tornado?

Yes — Riding the Tornado is followed by Shift Change (1986) in the Reckoning: The Political Economy of Canada.

Is there a prequel to Riding the Tornado?

Riding the Tornado is the first film in the Reckoning: The Political Economy of Canada.

Is Riding the Tornado part of a trilogy?

No — Riding the Tornado is part of the Reckoning: The Political Economy of Canada, which has 5 films.

How many movies are in the Reckoning: The Political Economy of Canada?

There are 5 films in the Reckoning: The Political Economy of Canada: Riding the Tornado (1986), Shift Change (1986), The Rise and Fall of American Business Culture (1987), In Bed with an Elephant (1987) and At the Crossroads (1987).