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The Wrecker

6.319291h 14mMovieCrimeDrama

A criminal organizes train crashes to discredit the railway in favor of a rival bus company. The stunts in this film were groundbreaking for 1920s British cinema. A scene which has been described as "the most spectacular rail crash in cinema history" was recorded by 22 cameras.

DirectorGéza von Bolváry
WritersArnold Ridley·Benno Vigny
ProducersJosef Somlo·Arnold Pressburger

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Cast · Directed by Géza von Bolváry

CBCarlyle Blackwell
Carlyle Blackwell
Ambrose Barney
BHBenita Hume
Benita Hume
Mary Shelton
JS
Joseph Striker
Roger Doyle
WHWinter Hall
Winter Hall
Sir Gerald Bartlett
GHGordon Harker
Gordon Harker
William
PJPauline Johnson
Pauline Johnson
Beryl Matchley
LT
Leonard Thompson
Rameses Ratchett

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The Wrecker — streaming FAQ

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The Wrecker isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Wrecker on Netflix?

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

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The Wrecker 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 Wrecker?

The Wrecker hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 3, 1929. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.