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The Lead

4.420201h 30mMovieThrillerTV Movie

Sasha wants to be a star news reporter but is stuck covering community events at the local TV station. However, when she is kidnapped and held captive, she suddenly becomes the story.

DirectorPhilippe Gagnon
WriterBarbara Kymlicka
ProducersJean Bureau·Ian Whitehead

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Philippe Gagnon

PRPerrey Reeves
Perrey Reeves
Diane Baldwin
KSKim Shaw
Kim Shaw
Sasha Bruder
GRGord Rand
Gord Rand
Aidan Ferguson
BDBruce Dinsmore
Bruce Dinsmore
Gavin
KBKristin Booth
Kristin Booth
Jocelyn Ferguson
MBMarc Bendavid
Marc Bendavid
Alex Peterson
ACAmanda Chiu
Amanda Chiu
Journalist #1 (uncredited)
SL
Sandra Lee
Sandra Lee
MS
Michael Smith
Detective (uncredited)
NT
Nathaly Thibault
Journalist (uncredited)
MTMelissa Toussaint
Melissa Toussaint
Policeman
NBNoel Burton
Noel Burton
Harry Pullamn

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The Lead — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Lead?

The Lead is streaming on Crave in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Lead on Netflix?

No, The Lead is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Crave.

Is The Lead on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Lead isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Crave instead.

Where can I watch The Lead for free?

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