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The Recoil

191750mNRMovieDrama

When Richard Cameron, a secret service agent tracking down international spies, is kidnapped by the enemy, Mirian Somerset, to whom Richard has been surreptitiously married, believes that he is dead.

DirectorGeorge Fitzmaurice
WriterAnthony Paul Kelly

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Cast · Directed by George Fitzmaurice

WCWilliam Courtenay
William Courtenay
Richard Cameron
LGLilian Greuze
Lilian Greuze
Marian Somerset
FBFrank Belcher
Frank Belcher
Charles Van Horn
DADora Mills Adams
Dora Mills Adams
Mrs. Somerset
WR
William Raymond
Page Somerset

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The Recoil — streaming FAQ

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Is The Recoil on Netflix?

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

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The Recoil 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 Recoil?

The Recoil 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 1, 1917. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.