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The Apologies

6.0201014mMovieComedy

A commercially realistic but artistically conflicted playwright lends his Berlin apartment to a young actress friend so she can rehearse her drama school audition while he goes off to save his doomed production in New York.

DirectorHal Hartley
WriterHal Hartley

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Cast · Directed by Hal Hartley

NKNikolai Kinski
Nikolai Kinski
BZBettina Zimmermann
Bettina Zimmermann
IK
Ireen Kirsch

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The Apologies — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Apologies?

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

Is The Apologies on Netflix?

No, The Apologies is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is The Apologies on Amazon Prime Video?

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

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