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Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner

6.820022h 52mRMovieFantasyDrama

Based on a local legend and set in an unknown era, it deals with universal themes of love, possessiveness, family, jealousy and power. Beautifully shot, and acted by Inuit people, it portrays a time when people fought duels by taking turns…

DirectorZacharias Kunuk
WritersPaul Apak Angilirq·Pauloosie Qulitalik
ProducersNorman Cohn·Paul Apak Angilirq

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Zacharias Kunuk

NUNatar Ungalaaq
Natar Ungalaaq
Atanarjuat
SI
Sylvia Ivalu
Atuat
PA
Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq
Oki
LT
Lucy Tulugarjuk
Puja
PIPakak Innuksuk
Pakak Innuksuk
Amaqjuaq (as Pakkak Innushuk)
MI
Madeline Ivalu
Panikpak
PQ
Pauloosie Qulitalik
Qulitalik / A shaman (as Paul Qulitalik)
EI
Eugene Ipkarnak
Sauri, the chief
NI
Neeve Irngaut
Uluriaq
AU
Abraham Ulayuruluk
Tungajuaq
AK
Apayata Kotierk
Kumaglak
MQ
Mary Qulitalik
Niriuniq

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Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner — streaming FAQ

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Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner on Netflix?

No, Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

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Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.