The Canal (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2014, The Canal is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Ivan Kavanagh, running about 93 minutes. “Fear will pull you under” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man who suspects his wife is cheating on him begins having nightmarish visions of an evil presence that he believes inhabits his house.
Who’s in it. The Canal stars Rupert Evans as David, Antonia Campbell-Hughes as Claire, Hannah Hoekstra as Alice and Steve Oram as McNamara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Canal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Canal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Canal tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Canal (2014)?
- In US, The Canal is available to stream on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Canal worth watching?
- The Canal holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Canal?
- The Canal stars Rupert Evans, Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Hannah Hoekstra, Steve Oram and Kelly Byrne.
- When was The Canal released?
- The Canal was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.