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The Brig

6.719641h 8mMovieWarDrama

Jonas Mekas’s film captures The Living Theatre’s stage production of The Brig, an unflinching portrait of life inside a U.S. Marine Corps jail in Japan in 1957. Over the course of a single day, prisoners endure relentless drills, abuse,…

DirectorJonas Mekas
WriterKenneth H. Brown
ProducerDavid C. Stone

Where to watch

DocAlliance FilmsDocAlliance Films
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jonas Mekas

WFWarren Finnerty
Warren Finnerty
Lintz
HH
Henry Howard
Cpt. Grace
TL
Tom Lilard
Warden
JT
James Tiroff
Prisoner No.1
SI
Steven Ben Israel
Prisoner No.2
RC
Rufus Collins
Prisoner No.3
GL
Gene Lipton
Prisoner No.4
ME
Michael Elias
Prisoner No.5
WS
William Shari
Prisoner No.6
VA
Viktor Allen
Prisoner No.7
GBGeorge Bartenieff
George Bartenieff
Prisoner No.8
GG
Gene Gordon
Prisoner No.9

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The Brig — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Brig?

The Brig is streaming on DocAlliance Films in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Brig on Netflix?

No, The Brig is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on DocAlliance Films.

Is The Brig on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Brig isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on DocAlliance Films instead.

Where can I watch The Brig for free?

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