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True West

8.219841h 50mMovieComedyDramaTV Movie

A screenwriter gets conned out of selling a script to a Hollywood producer by his brother, who pitches his own idea for a movie. This video recording of the 1982 Steppenwolf Theatre Company production was later broadcast by PBS.

DirectorAllan A. Goldstein
WriterSam Shepard
ProducersHoward K. Grossman·John H. Williams

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Cast · Directed by Allan A. Goldstein

JMJohn Malkovich
John Malkovich
Lee
GSGary Sinise
Gary Sinise
Austin
SS
Sam Schacht
Saul
MT
Margaret Thomson
Mom

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True West — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams True West?

True West isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is True West on Netflix?

No, True West is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is True West on Amazon Prime Video?

No, True West isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

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True West 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 True West?

True West hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 21, 1984. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.