Canadian Pacific (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1949, Canadian Pacific is an adventure, romance, history and western film directed by Edwin L. Marin, running about 95 minutes. “The blazing saga of untamed men and a savage wilderness!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A surveyor for the Canadian Pacific Railroad must fight fur trappers who oppose the building of the railroad by stirring up Indian rebellion.
Who’s in it. Canadian Pacific stars Randolph Scott as Tom Andrews, Jane Wyatt as Dr. Edith Cabot, J. Carrol Naish as Dynamite Dawson and Victor Jory as Dirk Rourke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Canadian Pacific has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Canadian Pacific page.
If you liked it. Fans of Canadian Pacific tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Canadian Pacific (1949)?
- In US, Canadian Pacific is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Canadian Pacific worth watching?
- Canadian Pacific holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, romance, history and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Canadian Pacific?
- Canadian Pacific stars Randolph Scott, Jane Wyatt, J. Carrol Naish, Victor Jory and Nancy Olson.
- When was Canadian Pacific released?
- Canadian Pacific was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.