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The Harness

10.019711h 40mMovieDramaTV Movie

A gentle John Steinbeck tale from 1938 about a farmer who is dominated by his ailing wife until a free-minded young woman turns up at his ranch with her eight-year-old son.

DirectorBoris Sagal
WritersLeon Tokatyan·Edward Hume
ProducerWilliam Sackheim

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Cast · Directed by Boris Sagal

LGLorne Greene
Lorne Greene
Peter Randall
JSJulie Sommars
Julie Sommars
Jennifer Shagaras
MHMurray Hamilton
Murray Hamilton
Roy Kern
LMLee Montgomery
Lee Montgomery
Tor Shagaras
LLLouise Latham
Louise Latham
Emma Randall
HBHenry Beckman
Henry Beckman
Doc Marn
JTJoan Tompkins
Joan Tompkins
Millie Chappel
RKRobert Karnes
Robert Karnes
Edgar Chappel
WLWilliam Lanteau
William Lanteau
Charlie, the Banker
JLJohn Lasell
John Lasell
Minister

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The Harness — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Harness?

The Harness isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Harness on Netflix?

No, The Harness is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is The Harness on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Harness isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Harness for free?

The Harness isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Harness?

The Harness hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 31, 1971. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.