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The Luzhin Defence

6.420001h 49mMovieRomanceDrama

Based upon the novel by Vladimir Nabokov, a chess grandmaster travels to Italy in the 1920s to play in a tournament and falls in love.

DirectorMarleen Gorris
WriterPeter Berry
ProducersJody Allen·Péter Barbalics

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Marleen Gorris

JTJohn Turturro
John Turturro
Aleksandr Ivanovich 'Sascha' Luzhin
EWEmily Watson
Emily Watson
Natalia Katkov
GJGeraldine James
Geraldine James
Vera, Natalia's Mother
SWStuart Wilson
Stuart Wilson
Valentionov
FSFabio Sartor
Fabio Sartor
Turati
PBPeter Blythe
Peter Blythe
Ilya
OBOrla Brady
Orla Brady
Anna
MTMark Tandy
Mark Tandy
Luzhin's Father
KHKelly Hunter
Kelly Hunter
Luzhin's Mother
ACAntonio Carli
Antonio Carli
Fascist
CTChristopher Thompson
Christopher Thompson
Stassard
APAlfredo Pea
Alfredo Pea
1st Official

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The Luzhin Defence — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Luzhin Defence?

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

Is The Luzhin Defence on Netflix?

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

Is The Luzhin Defence on Amazon Prime Video?

The Luzhin Defence 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 Luzhin Defence for free?

The Luzhin Defence isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.