Movie

1981

★ 6.8(47)20091h 42m

1981 is streaming on Netflix, iciTouTV, Netflix Standard with Ads and Crave Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and Amazon Video. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch 1981

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Ricardo Trogi
Release date: 2009-09-04
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: French
Budget: $4,500,000
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: GO Films
Part of: 1981 Collection

1981 — trailer

About 1981

1981 is a 2009 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Ricardo Trogi, starring Jean-Carl Boucher, Claudio Colangelo and Sandrine Bisson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 47 viewers. Below you can see where to watch 1981 in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Filmmaker Ricardo Trogi recalls the events surrounding his family moving to a new neighborhood when he was 11 years old.

Cast

Jean-Carl Boucher

Ricardo

Claudio Colangelo

Benito

Sandrine Bisson

Claudette

Gabriel Maillé

Jérôme

Élizabeth Adam

Anne Tremblay

Rose Adam

Nadia

Marjolaine Lemieux

Aline

Claude-Michel Bleau

Nazi Sergeant

Claude Despins

Anne's Father

Pierre Mailloux

School Principal

Jean-Robert Bourdage

Lawyer

Jean-François Boudreau

Newspaper Guy

Themes & keywords

coming of ageworking classitalian familymoving in

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch 1981 in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream 1981 on Netflix, iciTouTV, Netflix Standard with Ads and Crave Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and Amazon Video.

Is 1981 on Netflix?+

Yes — 1981 is available to stream on Netflix in Canada.

How long is 1981?+

1981 has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in 1981?+

1981 stars Jean-Carl Boucher, Claudio Colangelo, Sandrine Bisson, Gabriel Maillé and Élizabeth Adam.

When did 1981 come out?+

1981 is a 2009 movie directed by Ricardo Trogi.

What genre is 1981?+

1981 is Comedy, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed 1981?+

1981 was directed by Ricardo Trogi.