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Shipbuilder

19856mGMovieDocumentary

This film recreates the true story of Tom Sukanen, an eccentric Finnish immigrant who homesteaded in Saskatchewan in the 1920s and 1930s. Sukanen spent ten years building and moving overland a huge iron ship that was to carry him back to his native Finland. The ship never reached water.

DirectorStephen Surjik

WriterKen Mitchell

ProducersCharles Konowal·Michael J.F. Scott

Where to watch

NFB

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Stephen Surjik

Kristjana Gunnars

Galen Wahlmeier

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Shipbuilder — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shipbuilder?

Shipbuilder is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Shipbuilder on Netflix?

No, Shipbuilder is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is Shipbuilder on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Shipbuilder for free?

Shipbuilder is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.