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The Race Underground

7.7201752mMovieHistoryDocumentary

Based on Doug Most's acclaimed non-fiction book of the same name, The Race Underground tells the dramatic story of how Boston overcame a litany of challenges, the greed-driven interests of businessmen, and the great fears of its citizenry to create America’s first subway.

DirectorMichael Rossi
WriterMichael Rossi

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Rossi

MMMichael Murphy
Michael Murphy
Narrator

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The Race Underground — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Race Underground?

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

Is The Race Underground on Netflix?

No, The Race Underground is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is The Race Underground on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Race Underground for free?

The Race Underground isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.