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Cowards Bend the Knee

6.120031h 4mMovieDramaRomance

When he takes his girlfriend to a seedy abortion clinic in the back room of a combination hair salon / bordello, Guy Maddin meets the madam’s daughter and falls in love. But she won’t let any man touch her until her father’s murder has been avenged.

DirectorGuy Maddin
WriterGuy Maddin

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KanopyKanopy
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Cast · Directed by Guy Maddin

DF
Darcy Fehr
Guy Maddin
MD
Melissa Dionisio
Meta
TB
Tara Birtwhistle
Liliom
LNLouis Negin
Louis Negin
Dr. Fusi
ASAmy Stewart
Amy Stewart
Veronica
MBMike Bell
Mike Bell
Mo Mott
DE
David Stuart Evans
Shaky
VC
Victor Cowie
Maddin's father
ES
Erica Genereux Smith
Customer

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Cowards Bend the Knee — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Cowards Bend the Knee?

Cowards Bend the Knee is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Cowards Bend the Knee on Netflix?

No, Cowards Bend the Knee is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Cowards Bend the Knee on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Cowards Bend the Knee isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Cowards Bend the Knee for free?

Cowards Bend the Knee is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.