Lilies (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1996, Lilies is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by John Greyson, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. 1952: Bishop Bilodeau visits a québécois prison to hear the confession of a boyhood friend jailed for murder 40 years ago. The inmates force the prelate to watch a play depicting what really happened in 1912. We meet him as a young man, strait-laced, intent on convincing Simon (now the convict) to join the seminary with him.
Who’s in it. Lilies stars Brent Carver as Countess De Tilly, Marcel Sabourin as The Bishop, Aubert Pallascio as Older Simon and Jason Cadieux as Young Simon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Lilies has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lilies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lilies tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lilies (1996)?
- In US, Lilies is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lilies worth watching?
- Lilies holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lilies?
- Lilies stars Brent Carver, Marcel Sabourin, Aubert Pallascio, Jason Cadieux and Matthew Ferguson.
- When was Lilies released?
- Lilies was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.