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The Unfamiliar

5.520201h 29mRMovieThrillerHorror

A British Army doctor comes back from a war, thinking that she has PTSD only to discover that there is a more daunting malevolence at work making the life that she knew unfamiliar.

DirectorHenk Pretorius
WritersHenk Pretorius·Jennifer Nicole Stang
ProducersBarend Kruger·Llewelynn Greeff

Where to watch

Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with Ads
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Henk Pretorius

JWJemima West
Jemima West
Elizabeth 'Izzy' Cormack
CDChristopher Dane
Christopher Dane
Ethan Cormack
RHRebecca Hanssen
Rebecca Hanssen
Emma Cormack
HMHarry McMillan-Hunt
Harry McMillan-Hunt
Tommy Cormack
RLRachel Lin
Rachel Lin
Auntie Mae
TBTori Butler-Hart
Tori Butler-Hart
Kaimoni
GW
Guy Warren-Thomas
Hugh Turner
BW
Beatrice Woolrych
Lilly Cormack
BLBen Lee
Ben Lee
Richard Turner

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The Unfamiliar — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Unfamiliar?

The Unfamiliar is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Unfamiliar on Netflix?

No, The Unfamiliar is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is The Unfamiliar on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Unfamiliar is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of November 2026.

Where can I watch The Unfamiliar for free?

The Unfamiliar is available on Amazon Prime Video in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.