Where to watch
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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by countryCast · Directed by Shane Salerno
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Michael Mcdermott
Self - Photojournalist
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A. E. Hotchner
Self - Writer
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Jean Miller
Self - Salinger's Friend
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Gore Vidal
Self - Writer
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Tom Wolfe
Self - Writer
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John Guare
Self - Playwright
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Philip Seymour Hoffman
Self - Actor
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Martin Sheen
Self - Actor
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Harvey Jason
Self - Rare Bookseller
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Paul Alexander
Self - Salinger's Biographer
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Richard Stayton
Self - Book Editor
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Robert Towne
Self - Screenwriter
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Salinger — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams Salinger?
Salinger is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and CosmoGo. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is Salinger on Netflix?
No, Salinger is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.
Is Salinger on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Salinger is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of October 2026.
Where can I watch Salinger for free?
Salinger is available on Amazon Prime Video in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.
Is Salinger based on a true story?
Yes — Salinger is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).
