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Rating: 9.6
Author: Laba Das

The sterile chill of a Montreal hospital room bites at the edges of Leonard Fife’s final days. “Oh, Canada” unveils a fractured portrait of the famed filmmaker, a man celebrated for his defiant stance against the Vietnam War, now wrestling with a lifetime of secrets. Richard Gere embodies the dying Fife, his rasping voice a stark contrast to the youthful vigor of Jacob Elordi as Young Leo Fife in flashbacks that bleed into the present. His devoted wife, Emma, played by Uma Thurman, hovers, a mixture of love and apprehension in her eyes, as Fife prepares to confess all to Malcolm (Michael Imperioli), a documentary filmmaker seeking to capture the truth behind the legend. Was Fife a hero, or a construct of his own making? And what is the price Alicia Fife (Kristine Froseth) has to pay for her father’s dark secrets? As the camera rolls, the layers of Fife’s carefully constructed identity begin to peel away, revealing a past far more complex and morally ambiguous than anyone ever imagined, threatening to shatter the lives of those closest to him.

Oh, Canada Movie Overview

Title	Oh, Canada
Release Status	Released
Release Date	2024-12-06
Runtime	1 hours and 34 minutes
Genre	Drama
Original Language	En
Spoken Language	French, English
Country	United States of America, Israel
Production Co.	Arclight Films, Vested Interest, Ottocento Films, Left Home Productions, Exemplary Films, Carte Blanche, One Two Twenty Entertainment, SIPUR, Northern Lights Films, Gateway Entertainment

Oh, Canada Movie Cast

Name	Character
Richard Gere	Leo Fife
Uma Thurman	Emma / Gloria
Jacob Elordi	Young Leo Fife
Michael Imperioli	Malcolm
Victoria Hill	Diana
Caroline Dhavernas	Rene
Penelope Mitchell	Sloan Ambrose / Amy
Kristine Froseth	Alicia Fife
Megan Mackenzie	Amanda
Peter Hans Benson	Benjamin Chapman
Scott Jaeck	Jackson Chapman
Cornelia Guest	Jessie Chapman
Zach Shaffer	Cornel
Sean Mahan	Cornel Fife, Sr.
Orlagh Cassidy	Sarah Fife
Jake Weary	Stanley Reinhart
Gary Hilborn	Rev. Stephen Sitwell
Ryan Woodle	Jimmy
Joshua Bess	Ralph Dennis
Alan Campbell	Mr. Callahan
Dylan Flashner	Charles
Aaron Roman Weiner	Captain
Amanda Lea Mason	Eastern Employee
John Way	Garth
Logan Kovach	Boho
Jean Brassard	Judge Uhlig
Joshua Wills	Young Man in Plaid Jacket
Taylor Wells	Flight Attendant

Oh, Canada Movie Storyline

In Montreal, the renowned but ailing documentary filmmaker Leonard Fife, portrayed by Richard Gere, prepares for his final interview, a raw and unfiltered confession of his life as a draft evader during the Vietnam War. Having fled to Canada decades ago, Fife, now in his late seventies and battling cancer, seeks to dismantle the heroic narrative surrounding his past, revealing the uncomfortable truths and moral compromises he made along the way. As the interview progresses, flashbacks transport us to Fife’s younger days, where Jacob Elordi embodies the youthful Leo, grappling with the decision to abandon his American life and seek refuge across the border. Uma Thurman appears as both Emma, Fife’s current wife, and Gloria, a figure from his past, representing the complex relationships and betrayals that haunt his conscience. Michael Imperioli embodies Malcolm, Fife’s longtime friend and confidant, who witnesses the unraveling of Fife’s carefully constructed persona, challenging the filmmaker to confront the full weight of his actions. Through searing revelations and painful introspection, “Oh, Canada” explores the complexities of exile, memory, and the elusive nature of truth, leaving audiences to question the price of freedom and the enduring consequences of choices made in times of conflict.

Oh, Canada Movie Details

In “Oh, Canada,” the acclaimed but controversial documentary filmmaker Leonard Fife, portrayed by Richard Gere, confronts his impending mortality by agreeing to a final, revealing interview. Set in Montreal, where Fife fled decades ago as a draft evader during the Vietnam War, the film unravels the carefully constructed mythology surrounding his life. As Fife, now in his late seventies and battling cancer, prepares to demythologize his past, long-buried secrets begin to surface, challenging the perceptions of those closest to him. Uma Thurman plays Emma, Fife’s current wife, who grapples with the revelations that threaten to shatter her understanding of the man she loves. Flashbacks transport us to Fife’s younger years, with Jacob Elordi embodying the youthful idealist wrestling with moral dilemmas and the weight of his decisions. Michael Imperioli appears as Malcolm, a figure deeply connected to Fife’s past, adding layers of complexity to the unfolding narrative. Through Fife’s confessional, the film explores themes of identity, legacy, and the ethical compromises made in the face of political turmoil, probing the human capacity for both profound idealism and deep-seated deception. As Fife’s health deteriorates, the urgency of his confessions intensifies, leaving Emma and those around him to grapple with the truth behind the legend.

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Oh, Canada – Paul Schrader Q&A

Clip: "All You Have Left Is Your Past"

Oh, Canada Movie FAQs

What is Oh, Canada about

It’s the story of Leonard Fife, a documentary filmmaker who fled to Canada to avoid the Vietnam War, and is now confronting his secrets in a final interview as he faces terminal cancer.

What genre is Oh, Canada

Oh, Canada is primarily a Drama.

Who are the main actors in Oh, Canada

The film stars Richard Gere, Uma Thurman, and Jacob Elordi.

When was Oh, Canada released

Oh, Canada was released on December 6, 2024.

Where can I watch Oh, Canada

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Is Oh, Canada suitable for all audiences

The movie is marked as not for adults; viewer discretion is advised, BolyFlix.

Who directed Oh, Canada

Paul Schrader directed Oh, Canada.

Is Oh, Canada based on a book

Yes, Oh, Canada is based on a novel by Russell Banks.

What is the runtime of Oh, Canada

The runtime of Oh, Canada is 94 minutes.

What languages are spoken in Oh, Canada

The movie features dialogue in both English and French.

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