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Rivals

5.619721h 44mRMovieDrama

A boy with an unhealthy and pathological attachment to his mother becomes increasingly jealous of the new man in her life. After his mother remarries, his rage and misery overwhelm him and he plots to kill his stepfather.

DirectorKrishna Shah
WriterKrishna Shah
ProducersWillard W. Goodman·Joseph E. Levine

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Cast · Directed by Krishna Shah

JHJoan Hackett
Joan Hackett
Christine
RKRobert Klein
Robert Klein
Peter
SJScott Jacoby
Scott Jacoby
Jamie
JT
Jeanne Tanzy
Mary
GH
Glen Hayes
Douglas
PDPhoebe Dorin
Phoebe Dorin
Madge
JKJames Karen
James Karen
Child Psychiatrist
RD
Randy Digeronimo
Tony
FF
Frank Fiore
Phil
BH
Bill Herndon
Bob
WS
William Shust
Culloux
LL
Leib Lensky
Rabbi

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Rivals — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rivals?

Rivals isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Rivals on Netflix?

No, Rivals is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Rivals on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Rivals isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Rivals for free?

Rivals 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 Rivals?

Rivals hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 4, 1972. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.