Bootlegger (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2021, Bootlegger is a drama film directed by Caroline Monnet, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Mani, a master’s student, returns to the reserve in northern Quebec where she grew up. Her painful past resurfaces. Resolved to reintegrate into the community, she gets involved in the debate around a referendum on allowing the free sale of alcohol on the reserve. Laura, a bootlegger, pockets the profits she makes there under the protection of the band council and her partner Raymond. The latter is still angry with Mani, whom he holds responsible for the death of his daughter in a fire. Opposing forces quickly divide the community into two sides who face each other to determine the best path to independence.
Who’s in it. Bootlegger stars Pascale Bussières, Devery Jacobs, Samian and Jacques Newashish, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Bootlegger sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bootlegger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bootlegger tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bootlegger (2021)?
- In CA, Bootlegger is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and CosmoGo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bootlegger worth watching?
- Bootlegger holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bootlegger?
- Bootlegger stars Pascale Bussières, Devery Jacobs, Samian, Jacques Newashish and Joséphine Bacon.
- When was Bootlegger released?
- Bootlegger was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.