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The Front

7.119761h 35mPGMovieComedyDrama

A cashier poses as a writer for blacklisted talents to submit their work through, but the injustice around him pushes him to take a stand.

DirectorMartin Ritt
WriterWalter Bernstein
ProducersMartin Ritt·Charles H. Joffe

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Martin Ritt

WAWoody Allen
Woody Allen
Howard Prince
ZMZero Mostel
Zero Mostel
Hecky Brown
HBHerschel Bernardi
Herschel Bernardi
Philip Sussman
MMMichael Murphy
Michael Murphy
Alfred Miller
AMAndrea Marcovicci
Andrea Marcovicci
Florence Barrett
RRRemak Ramsay
Remak Ramsay
Hennessey
ML
Marvin Lichterman
Myer Prince
LGLloyd Gough
Lloyd Gough
Delaney
DMDavid Margulies
David Margulies
Phelps
JSJoshua Shelley
Joshua Shelley
Sam
NR
Norman Rose
Howard's Attorney
CKCharles Kimbrough
Charles Kimbrough
Committee Counselor

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The Front — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Front?

The Front 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 Front on Netflix?

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

Is The Front on Amazon Prime Video?

The Front 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 Front for free?

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