The Twentieth Century (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2019, The Twentieth Century is a comedy film directed by Matthew Rankin, running about 90 minutes. “Blistering shame! Unbridled passions! Pulse-quickening tribulation!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Toronto, Canada, 1899. William Lyon Mackenzie King (1874-1950) fervently believes that he is destined to become Prime Minister, but to do so he will first have to fight his personal obsessions and overcome the many obstacles he will encounter on his tortuous path to power.
Who’s in it. The Twentieth Century stars Dan Beirne as Mackenzie King, Sarianne Cormier as Nurse Lapointe, Catherine St-Laurent as Ruby Elliott and Mikhaïl Ahooja as Bert Harper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Twentieth Century has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and OVID 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 The Twentieth Century page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Twentieth Century tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Twentieth Century (2019)?
- In US, The Twentieth Century is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, 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 The Twentieth Century worth watching?
- The Twentieth Century holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Twentieth Century?
- The Twentieth Century stars Dan Beirne, Sarianne Cormier, Catherine St-Laurent, Mikhaïl Ahooja and Brent Skagford.