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You Were Never Really Here

6.520171h 29m18AMovieCrimeDramaThriller

A traumatized veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, Joe's nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered—leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening.

DirectorLynne Ramsay
WriterLynne Ramsay
ProducersRosa Attab·Lynne Ramsay

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Cast · Directed by Lynne Ramsay

JPJoaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix
Joe
JRJudith Roberts
Judith Roberts
Joe's Mother
ESEkaterina Samsonov
Ekaterina Samsonov
Nina Votto
JDJohn Doman
John Doman
John McCleary
AMAlex Manette
Alex Manette
Senator Albert Votto
DPDante Pereira-Olson
Dante Pereira-Olson
Young Joe
ANAlessandro Nivola
Alessandro Nivola
Governor Williams
LC
Larry Canady
Cincinnati Cab Driver
VD
Vinicius Damasceno
Moises
NR
Neo Randall
Moises's Friend
FPFrank Pando
Frank Pando
Angel
EL
Edward Latham
Drug Dealer

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You Were Never Really Here — streaming FAQ

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You Were Never Really Here is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, You Were Never Really Here is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

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You Were Never Really Here is available on Amazon Prime Video in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.