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The Pencil

7.020191h 32mMovieDrama

Antonina, an artist from Saint Petersburg, follows her husband, a political prisoner, to the deep north province of Russia. As she starts teaching art in a local school, she finds herself opposed by a twelve-year-old boy, Misha, whose brother is a feared local gang leader.

DirectorNatalya Nazarova
WriterNatalya Nazarova
ProducersDenis Kovalevsky·Maxim Dashkin

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Cast · Directed by Natalya Nazarova

NGNadezhda Gorelova
Nadezhda Gorelova
Antonina Zolotareva
VMVladimir Mishukov
Vladimir Mishukov
Sergey Zolotarev
ADAleksandr Doronin
Aleksandr Doronin
Andrey Voronov
AKAlina Khodzhevanova
Alina Khodzhevanova
Head teacher
OI
Olesya Ivantsova
Vera
AK
Alexandr Kolchevsky
Misha Ponomarev
KV
Kirill Veselov
Dima Dyomkin
ESEvgeny Startsev
Evgeny Startsev
Alexey Ponomarev

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The Pencil — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Pencil?

The Pencil is streaming on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Pencil on Netflix?

No, The Pencil is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Tubi TV.

Is The Pencil on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Pencil isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla and Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch The Pencil for free?

The Pencil is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.