The Canyons (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2013, The Canyons is a thriller and drama film directed by Paul Schrader, running about 99 minutes. “It's not the hills.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The discovery of an illicit love affair leads two young Angelenos on a violent, sexually charged tour through the dark side of human nature.
Who’s in it. The Canyons stars Lindsay Lohan as Tara, James Deen as Christian, Gus Van Sant as Dr. Campbell and Nolan Gerard Funk as Ryan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Canyons has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $56.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Canyons page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Canyons tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Canyons (2013)?
- In US, The Canyons is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Canyons worth watching?
- The Canyons holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Canyons?
- The Canyons stars Lindsay Lohan, James Deen, Gus Van Sant, Nolan Gerard Funk and Amanda Brooks.
- When was The Canyons released?
- The Canyons was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.