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The Ransom of Red Chief

4.219981h 30mMovieActionComedyFamily

Two hoboes strike on a get-rich quick scheme to kidnap an overly-energetic 9 year old son of a local banker. Based on the classic story by O. Henry.

DirectorBob Clark
WriterO. Henry
ProducersJ. Boyce Harman Jr.·Ed Naha

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

The Ransom of Red Chief isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Bob Clark

CLChristopher Lloyd
Christopher Lloyd
Sam Howard
MJMichael Jeter
Michael Jeter
Bill Driscoll
ARAlan Ruck
Alan Ruck
Ambrose Dorset
KHKaitlin Hopkins
Kaitlin Hopkins
Agnes Dorset
BHBrent Hinkley
Brent Hinkley
Deputy Muldoon
RRRichard Riehle
Richard Riehle
Narrator / Sheriff 'T-Bone' Yankum
RMRichard Moll
Richard Moll
Filthy McNasty
BGBrad Greenquist
Brad Greenquist
Strange Pierre
HOHaley Joel Osment
Haley Joel Osment
Andy Dorset
BCBob Clark
Bob Clark
Mr. Hooper
SB
Sue Bugden
Miss Dupa
NCNancy Linehan Charles
Nancy Linehan Charles
Temperance Lady 1

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No, The Ransom of Red Chief is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

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