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More Canadian Films

The list of great Canadian movies is endless.
This guide is far from definitive,
but it should get you started.

Some films contain mature content and are not suitable for young audiences. Please note ratings on all titles.
MORE FILMS TO WATCH WHEN YOU WANT A GOOD LAUGH: COMEDY
MORE FILMS TO WATCH WHEN YOU WANT TO FEEL LIKE A KID AGAIN: FAMILY
MORE FILMS TO WATCH WHEN YOU'RE BLOODTHIRSTY: HORROR & SCI-FI
MORE FILMS TO WATCH WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD READ: ADAPTATIONS
MORE FILMS TO WATCH WHEN YOU WANT TO ROCK OUT: MUSIC
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MORE FILMS TO WATCH WHEN YOU WONDER WHAT ELSE IS OUT THERE: EXPERIMENTAL

MORE FILMS TO WATCH WHEN YOU WANT A GOOD LAUGH: COMEDY

BREAKFAST WITH SCOT
(2007) 90 min. English Rating: PG Director: Laurie Lynd Writer(s): Michael Downing (novel), Sean Reycraft
A former sportscaster (Tom Cavanagh) and his gay partner have to come to terms with their identities when an effeminate nephew is left in their care and teaches them the true meaning of family.

DELICATE ART OF PARKING
(2003) 86 min. English Rating: 14A Director: Trent Carlson Writer(s): Trent Carlson, Blake Corbet, Bridget Hill, Ross Ferguson
An absurd comedy about a Parking Enforcement Officer, who - despite constant abuse from the public - finds truth, honour and serenity in the act of ticketing.

DOG PARK
(1998) 91 min. English Rating: AA Director: Bruce McCulloch Writer(s): Bruce McCulloch
This quirky look at modern romance hypothesizes that the new hot spot for singles is the dog walking park.

EVERYTHING'S GONE GREEN
(2006) 95 min. English Rating: 14A Director: Paul Fox Writer(s): Douglas Coupland
Good natured slacker is tempted into a money laundering scheme while working at a lottery magazine. Starring Paulo Costanzo.

HEARTACHES
(1981) 105 min. English Rating: AA Director: Don Shebib Writer(s): Terence Heffernan
When neglected housewife Bonnie (Annie Potts) discovers a one-night stand has left her pregnant, she decides her only option is to hit the road! With Margot Kidder.

HOLLYWOOD NORTH
(2003) 89 min. English Rating: 14A Director: Peter O'Brian Writer(s): Barry Healey, John Hunter, Tony Johnston
In this sharp satire, a documentary filmmaker captures a producer's attempts to adapt a Canadian novel to the screen.

KIDS IN THE HALL: BRAIN CANDY
(1996) 89 min. English Rating: AA Director: Kelly Makin Writer(s): Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney, Scott Thompson, Bruce McCulloch, Norm Hiscock
Scientists develop an amazing anti-depressant that makes people remember their happiest memories … with unfortunate side effects.

LA MOITIE GAUCHE DU FRIGO / THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRIDGE
(2000) 90 min. French Rating: PG Director: Philippe Falardeau Writer(s): Philippe Falardeau
Christophe agrees to be filmed by his roommate, while he is searching for a more meaningful career. Unfortunately, the camera crew proves to be a hindrance in his job hunt.

MASALA
(1991) 105 min. English Rating: R Director: Srinivas Krishna Writer(s): Srinivas Krishna
A young man named Krishna returns to his aunt after his family dies in a plane crash, and is forced to deal with his Indian Canadian identity.

MONKEY WARFARE
(2006) 75 min. English Rating: 14A Director: Reginald Harkema Writer(s): Reginald Harkema
A sly and funny look at countercultural politics, this film follows two bohemians in a ramshackle Toronto neighbourhood as they try to score drugs after their dealer is busted. Starring Don McKellar, Tracy Wright, Nadia Litz.

MY AMERICAN COUSIN
(1985) 90 min. English Rating: PG Director: Sandy Wilson Writer(s): Sandy Wilson
Twelve year old Sandy yearns for adventure when her older cousin Buck unexpectedly arrives from America.

OUTRAGEOUS!
(1977) 100 min. English Rating: AA Director: Richard Benner Writer(s): Richard Benner & Margaret Gibson Gilboord
An unlikely but strong bond between a female impersonator and a pregnant schizophrenic.

PERFECTLY NORMAL
(1991) 107 min. English Rating: AA Director: Yves Simoneau Writer(s): Eugene Lipinski & Paul Quarrington
A shady entrepreneur convinces a shy brewery worker to open an opera themed restaurant in their sleepy town.

PHIL THE ALIEN
(2004) 85 min. English Rating: 14A Director: Rob Stefaniuk Writer(s): Rob Stefaniuk
A young alien crashes in a small Ontario town and gets embroiled in hilarious adventures while a black ops organization tries to track him down.

SECRET NATION
(1992) 110 min. English / French Rating: PG Director: Mike Jones Writer(s): Edward Riche
A graduate student returns home to Newfoundland, searching for proof of a conspiracy surrounding the referendum that saw Newfoundland join Canada.

TRAILER PARK BOYS: THE MOVIE
(2006) 95 min. English Rating: 14A Director: Mike Clattenburg Writer(s): Mike Clattenburg, Robb Wells
Ricky, Julian and Bubbles get arrested for robbing an ATM and land in jail. Upon their release, they come up with a scheme to steal a huge sum of untraceable coins.

UN CRABE DANS LA TETE / SOFT SHELL MAN
(2001) 102 min. French Rating: AA Director: Andre Turpin Writer(s): André Turpin
An underwater photographer returns home after a diving mishap and must face the complex and intricate web of his relationships.

WAYDOWNTOWN
(2000) 87 min. English Rating: 14A Director: Gary Burns Writer(s): Gary Burns & James Martin
Young friends bet a month's salary on who can last the longest without going outside.

WEIRDSVILLE
(2007) 90 min. English Rating: 14A Director: Allan Moyle Writer(s): Willem Wennekers
A pair of slackers get in way over their heads when they try to dump a body in the basement of a drive-in movie theater where a satanic cult performs ritual sacrifices..

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MORE FILMS TO WATCH WHEN YOU WANT TO FEEL LIKE A KID AGAIN: FAMILY

A CHRISTMAS STORY
(1983) 84 min. English Rating: PG Director: Bob Clark Writer(s): Jean Shepherd, Bob Clark, Leigh Brown
All Ralphie Parker wants for Christmas is a BB gun, and he'll go to any lengths to get it, in spite of his parents' admonitions that he'll 'shoot his eye out'.

LA GRENOUILLE ET LA BALEINE / THE TADPOLE AND THE WHALE
(1987) 91 min. French Rating: F Director: Jean-Claude Lord Writer(s): Jean-Claude Lord, Lise Thouin, Jacques Bobet, André Mélançon
A young girl has a special friendship wit a whale and a dolphin, but her world could change dramatically if her grandfather sells his hotel by the ocean!

LA GUERRE DES TUQUES / THE DOG WHO STOPPED THE WAR
(1984) 92 min. French Rating: NR Director: Andre Meancon Writer(s): Roger Cantin & Danyèle Patenaude
During Christmas' holidays, the children of a village split in two gangs for a snowball war.

LE PAPILLON BLEU / THE BLUE BUTTERFLY
(2004) 97 min. English / Spanish Rating: PG Director: Lea Pool Writer(s): Pete McCormack
The true story of a terminally ill 10 year old boy who's dream is to capture the most beautiful butterfly on earth.

ONE MAGIC CHRISTMAS
(1985) 88 min. English Rating: G Director: Phillip Borsos Writer(s): Phillip Borsos, Barry Healey
An angel is sent by Santa to help a cynical woman (Mary Steenburgen) and her family believe in Christmas again.

THE PEANUT BUTTER SOLUTION
(1985) 94 min. English Rating: PG Director: Michael Rubbo Writer(s): Vojtech Jasny, Andrée Pelletier
Peanut butter is the secret ingredient in a magic potion that makes eleven-year-old Michael grow a whole lot of hair!

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MORE FILMS TO WATCH WHEN YOU'RE BLOODTHIRSTY: HORROR & SCI-FI

BLACK CHRISTMAS
(1974) 98 min. English Rating: 14A Director: Bob Clark Writer(s): Roy Moore
Just before Christmas break, a psycho killer terrorizes a sorority house … from within.

BLOOD AND DONUTS
(1995) 89 min. English Rating: 14A Director: Holly Dale Writer(s): Andrew Rai Berzins
A vampire from 1969 is awakened to discover that there's a place between the living and the dead … and it's open 24 hours!

CHANGELING, THE
(1980) 115 min. English Rating: AA Director: Peter Medak Writer(s): Russell Hunter, William Gray & Diana Maddox
A grieving widower experiences supernatural phenomena in his new secluded mansion.

CUBE
(1997)