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The Rare Event

5.0201848mMovieDocumentary

Shot in a creaky, wooden-floored Parisian recording studio at an inaugural three-day “forum of ideas” focusing on the manifold possibilities of “Resistance”, the film initially appears to be a structuralist document of a philosophical discussion in-the-round.

DirectorsBen Russell·Ben Rivers

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The Rare Event — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Rare Event?

The Rare Event isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Rare Event on Netflix?

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

Is The Rare Event on Amazon Prime Video?

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The Rare Event 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 Rare Event?

The Rare Event hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 16, 2018. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.