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The Missionary

5.619821h 30mRMovieComedy

In 1905, after 10 years of missionary work in Africa, the Rev. Charles Fortesque is recalled to England, where his bishop gives him his new assignment - to minister to London's prostitutes.

DirectorRichard Loncraine
WriterMichael Palin
ProducersMichael Palin·Denis O'Brien

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 8 other countries

The Missionary isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Australia, Austria, Belgium, France and 4 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Richard Loncraine

MPMichael Palin
Michael Palin
The Reverend Charles Fortescue
MSMaggie Smith
Maggie Smith
Lady Isabel Ames
THTrevor Howard
Trevor Howard
Lord Henry Ames
DEDenholm Elliott
Denholm Elliott
The Bishop of London
GCGraham Crowden
Graham Crowden
Fitzbanks
PNPhoebe Nicholls
Phoebe Nicholls
Deborah Fitzbanks
MHMichael Hordern
Michael Hordern
Slatterthewaite/Narrator
DSDavid Suchet
David Suchet
Corbett
TSTimothy Spall
Timothy Spall
Parswell
TGTricia George
Tricia George
Ada
VW
Valerie Whittington
Emmeline
RCRoland Culver
Roland Culver
Lord Fermleigh

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The Missionary — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Missionary?

The Missionary isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Austria, Australia and Belgium and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Missionary on Netflix?

No, The Missionary is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Missionary on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Missionary for free?

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