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The Lead

4.420201h 30mMovieThrillerTV Movie

Sasha wants to be a star news reporter but is stuck covering community events at the local TV station. However, when she is kidnapped and held captive, she suddenly becomes the story.

DirectorPhilippe Gagnon
WriterBarbara Kymlicka
ProducersIan Whitehead·Jean Bureau

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 4 other countries

The Lead isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Canada, Italy, San Marino, Vatican City. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Philippe Gagnon

PRPerrey Reeves
Perrey Reeves
Diane Baldwin
KSKim Shaw
Kim Shaw
Sasha Bruder
GRGord Rand
Gord Rand
Aidan Ferguson
BDBruce Dinsmore
Bruce Dinsmore
Gavin
KBKristin Booth
Kristin Booth
Jocelyn Ferguson
MBMarc Bendavid
Marc Bendavid
Alex Peterson
ACAmanda Chiu
Amanda Chiu
Journalist #1 (uncredited)
SL
Sandra Lee
Sandra Lee
MS
Michael Smith
Detective (uncredited)
NT
Nathaly Thibault
Journalist (uncredited)
MTMelissa Toussaint
Melissa Toussaint
Policeman
NBNoel Burton
Noel Burton
Harry Pullamn

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The Lead — streaming FAQ

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Is The Lead on Netflix?

No, The Lead is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

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