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Wise Blood

6.419791h 46mPGMovieComedyDrama

A Southerner--young, poor, ambitious but uneducated--determines to become something in the world. He decides that the best way to do that is to become a preacher and start up his own church.

DirectorJohn Huston
WritersBenedict Fitzgerald·Michael Fitzgerald
ProducersMichael Fitzgerald·Kathy Fitzgerald

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Huston

BDBrad Dourif
Brad Dourif
Hazel Motes
DSDan Shor
Dan Shor
Enoch Emory
AWAmy Wright
Amy Wright
Sabbath Lily
HSHarry Dean Stanton
Harry Dean Stanton
Asa Hawks
MSMary Nell Santacroce
Mary Nell Santacroce
Landlady
NBNed Beatty
Ned Beatty
Hoover Shoates
JHJohn Huston
John Huston
Grandfather
WHWilliam Hickey
William Hickey
Preacher
JP
J.L. Parker
Karl
MS
Marvin Sapp
Raymond
RE
Richard Earle
Jakob Winslow
HK
Herb Kossover
Jacob Wood

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Wise Blood — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Wise Blood?

Wise Blood is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Wise Blood on Netflix?

No, Wise Blood is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Wise Blood on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Wise Blood isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Wise Blood for free?

Wise Blood is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.