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The Real Thing

7.219961h 29mMovieCrimeAction

Their plan was simple...Get the Cash. As Rupert, an ex-con, tries to go straight, his younger brother James pursues a life of delinquency. Days after being released from jail, James is gunned down and lies waiting in a hospital for a liver…

DirectorJames Merendino
WritersJames Merendino·Rustam Branaman

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Cast · Directed by James Merendino

JRJames Russo
James Russo
Rupert Little
JPJeremy Piven
Jeremy Piven
John
FBFabrizio Bentivoglio
Fabrizio Bentivoglio
Alfredo Donati
RLRobert LaSardo
Robert LaSardo
Eric Fidel
ALAshley Laurence
Ashley Laurence
Carla
ELEmily Lloyd
Emily Lloyd
Lisa Tuttle
DBDave Buzzotta
Dave Buzzotta
James Little
RSRod Steiger
Rod Steiger
Victor
PG
Patrick F. Gallagher
Dexter (as Pat Gallagher)
EMEsai Morales
Esai Morales
Collin
GBGary Busey
Gary Busey
Foreman
MPMax Perlich
Max Perlich
Tom

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The Real Thing — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Real Thing?

The Real Thing isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Real Thing on Netflix?

No, The Real Thing is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is The Real Thing on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Real Thing for free?

The Real Thing 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 Real Thing?

The Real Thing hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1996. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.