Canadian Bacon (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1995, Canadian Bacon is a comedy film directed by Michael Moore, running about 91 minutes. “I'll tell ya another thing, their beer sucks!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The U.S. President, low in the opinion polls, gets talked into raising his popularity by trying to start a cold war with Canada.
Who’s in it. Canadian Bacon stars Alan Alda as U.S. President, Rhea Perlman as Deputy Honey, John Candy as Sheriff Bud B. Boomer and Kevin Pollak as Stuart Smiley, National Security Advisor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Canadian Bacon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $178.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Canadian Bacon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Canadian Bacon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Canadian Bacon (1995)?
- In US, Canadian Bacon is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Canadian Bacon worth watching?
- Canadian Bacon holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Canadian Bacon?
- Canadian Bacon stars Alan Alda, Rhea Perlman, John Candy, Kevin Pollak and Rip Torn.
- When was Canadian Bacon released?
- Canadian Bacon was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.