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The Penitent

6.619881h 30mMovieHorrorDramaThriller

Tension between a jealous husband, his wife who's attracted to his friend and the friend is rising as their small, deeply catholic, Mexican village is deciding who will be Christ during the possibly dangerous reenactment of the Crucifixion.

DirectorCliff Osmond
WriterCliff Osmond

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Cast · Directed by Cliff Osmond

RJRaúl Juliá
Raúl Juliá
Ramon Guerola
AAArmand Assante
Armand Assante
Juan Mateo
MLMartin LaSalle
Martin LaSalle
Miguel
RR
Rona De Ricci
Celia Guerola
JCJulie Carmen
Julie Carmen
Corina
DBDemián Bichir
Demián Bichir
Roberto
TRTina Romero
Tina Romero
Susana
JMJusto Martínez
Justo Martínez
Enfermero
ENEnrique Novi
Enrique Novi
Jose

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The Penitent — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Penitent?

The Penitent isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Penitent on Netflix?

No, The Penitent is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is The Penitent on Amazon Prime Video?

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

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

What is the OTT release date for The Penitent?

The Penitent hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 15, 1988. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.