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The Institute

4.320171h 38mRMovieThrillerMysteryHorror

In 19th century Baltimore, Isabel Porter, a girl stricken with grief from her parents' untimely death, voluntarily checks herself into the Rosewood Institute. Subjected to bizarre and increasingly violent pseudo-scientific experiments in…

DirectorsPamela Romanowsky·James Franco
WritersMatt Rager·Adam Rager
ProducersJames Franco·Christa Campbell

Where to watch

Lionsgate+ Amazon ChannelLionsgate+ Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Pamela Romanowsky

AGAllie Gallerani
Allie Gallerani
Isabel Porter
JFJames Franco
James Franco
Dr. Cairn
JP
Joe Pease
Roderick Porter
SHScott Haze
Scott Haze
Gunther
LSLori Singer
Lori Singer
Madame Werner
AVAmber Viera
Amber Viera
Margaret
VLVal Lauren
Val Lauren
Dr. Jacobs
ZSZoë Bleu Sidel
Zoë Bleu Sidel
Lucy
GHGabrielle Haugh
Gabrielle Haugh
Allison
CMCynthia Murell
Cynthia Murell
Clara Barnes
TNTim Blake Nelson
Tim Blake Nelson
Dr. Lemelle
EREric Roberts
Eric Roberts
Dr. Torrington

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The Institute — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Institute?

The Institute is streaming on Lionsgate+ in Canada, and available to rent or buy on CosmoGo and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Institute on Netflix?

No, The Institute is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Lionsgate+.

Is The Institute on Amazon Prime Video?

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

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