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The Frighteners

7.019961h 50mRMovieHorrorComedy

Once an architect, Frank Bannister now passes himself off as an exorcist of evil spirits. To bolster his facade, he claims his "special" gift is the result of a car accident that killed his wife. But what he does not count on is more…

DirectorPeter Jackson
WritersPeter Jackson·Fran Walsh
ProducersJamie Selkirk·Peter Jackson

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Peter Jackson

MFMichael J. Fox
Michael J. Fox
Frank Bannister
TATrini Alvarado
Trini Alvarado
Lucy Lynskey
PDPeter Dobson
Peter Dobson
Ray Lynskey
JAJohn Astin
John Astin
The Judge
JCJeffrey Combs
Jeffrey Combs
Milton Dammers
DWDee Wallace
Dee Wallace
Patricia Bradley
JBJake Busey
Jake Busey
Johnny Bartlett
CMChi McBride
Chi McBride
Cyrus
JFJim Fyfe
Jim Fyfe
Stuart
TETroy Evans
Troy Evans
Sheriff Perry
JMJulianna McCarthy
Julianna McCarthy
Old Lady Bradley
RER. Lee Ermey
R. Lee Ermey
Hiles

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The Frighteners — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Frighteners?

The Frighteners isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, YouTube and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Frighteners on Netflix?

No, The Frighteners is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is The Frighteners on Amazon Prime Video?

The Frighteners isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Frighteners for free?

The Frighteners isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.