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The Twentieth Century

6.320191h 30mMovieComedy

Toronto, Canada, 1899. William Lyon Mackenzie King (1874-1950) fervently believes that he is destined to become Prime Minister, but to do so he will first have to fight his personal obsessions and overcome the many obstacles he will encounter on his tortuous path to power.

DirectorMatthew Rankin
WriterMatthew Rankin
ProducersGabrielle Tougas-Fréchette·Ménaïc Raoul

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CineverseCineverse
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Matthew Rankin

DBDan Beirne
Dan Beirne
Mackenzie King
SCSarianne Cormier
Sarianne Cormier
Nurse Lapointe
CSCatherine St-Laurent
Catherine St-Laurent
Ruby Elliott
MAMikhaïl Ahooja
Mikhaïl Ahooja
Bert Harper
BSBrent Skagford
Brent Skagford
Arthur Meighen
SCSeán Cullen
Seán Cullen
Lord Muto
TATrevor Anderson
Trevor Anderson
Mr. Justice Richardson
MBMarie Brassard
Marie Brassard
Asbestos Miner
KCKee Chan
Kee Chan
Dr. Milton Wakefield
MDMartin Dubreuil
Martin Dubreuil
John Christian Schultz
RJRichard Jutras
Richard Jutras
Father
SMSatine Scarlett Montaz
Satine Scarlett Montaz
Little Charlotte

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The Twentieth Century — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Twentieth Century?

The Twentieth Century is streaming on Cineverse in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Twentieth Century on Netflix?

No, The Twentieth Century is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Cineverse.

Is The Twentieth Century on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Twentieth Century isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Cineverse instead.

Where can I watch The Twentieth Century for free?

The Twentieth Century is available to stream free (with ads) on Cineverse in Canada.

Is The Twentieth Century based on a true story?

Yes — The Twentieth Century is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).