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The Trenches

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This animated short by Claude Cloutier is a pictorial account of an attack on Canadian soldiers during WWI. On the edge of the battlefield, recruits are dreading the order to attack. At the signal, a young soldier leaps into a hell of fire…

DirectorClaude Cloutier
ProducersMarc Bertrand·René Chénier

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Claude Cloutier

GB
Gabriel Boileau-Cloutier
Soilder
MB
Marc-André Bélanger
Voice
DLDavid Laurin
David Laurin
Voice
MWMartin Watier
Martin Watier
Voice
PCPatrick Chouinard
Patrick Chouinard
Voice
AFAlexandre Fortin
Alexandre Fortin
Voice
GCGuillaume Champoux
Guillaume Champoux
Voice

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The Trenches — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Trenches?

The Trenches is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Trenches on Netflix?

No, The Trenches is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is The Trenches on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Trenches isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch The Trenches for free?

The Trenches is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.