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The Tenant

20091h 30mMovieDrama

Obinna, an African refugee in Canada, faces deportation in 30 days. When all hope seems lost, a chance confrontation with Timothy, his terminally ill landlord, provides him an opportunity to remain in the country. Timothy who is a former…

DirectorOnyekachi Ejim
WriterJude Idada

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Cast · Directed by Onyekachi Ejim

OEOnyekachi Ejim
Onyekachi Ejim
Obinna
DB
David Baughn
Matthew Henderson
RC
Richard Collier
Immigration Task Force
AE
Armstrong Ejim
Younger Obinna
BG
Brianna Goldie
Lara
JI
Jude Idada
Lara's Boyfriend
TI
Tope Idowu
Obinna's Father
IM
Ian Matheson
Immigration Task Force
TMTina Mba
Tina Mba
Obinna's Mother
DO
Damilola Ojelade
Stripper
JP
Jen Pogue
Nicole
KT
Kenneth Taylor
Timothy

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The Tenant — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Tenant?

The Tenant isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Tenant on Netflix?

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

Is The Tenant on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Tenant for free?

The Tenant 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 Tenant?

The Tenant hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 4, 2009. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.