Movie

Benjamin

“It's about my inability to love. But I'm fine now.”

★ 6.1(87)20191h 25m

Benjamin is streaming on Sundance Now Amazon Channel and Sundance Now Apple TV Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Benjamin

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Simon Amstell
Release date: 2019-03-15
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Open Palm Films

Benjamin — trailer

About Benjamin

Benjamin is a 2019 movie in the Romance, Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Simon Amstell, starring Colin Morgan, Phénix Brossard and Joel Fry. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 87 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Benjamin in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Benjamin, a rising star filmmaker, is on the brink of premiering his difficult second film No Self at the London Film Festival when Billie, his hard drinking publicist, introduces him to a mesmeric French musician called Noah.

Cast

Colin Morgan

Benjamin

Phénix Brossard

Noah

Joel Fry

Stephen

Jessica Raine

Billie

Jack Rowan

Harry

Anna Chancellor

Tessa

Nathan Stewart-Jarrett

Paul

Michèle Belgrand

Adrienne

James Lailey

Claude

Ellie Kendrick

Anne the Dancer

Mark Kermode

Himself

Simon Mayo

Himself

Themes & keywords

filmmakinglgbtgay romancegay themegay relationshipfilmmaker

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Benjamin in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Benjamin on Sundance Now Amazon Channel and Sundance Now Apple TV Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Benjamin on Netflix?+

Benjamin is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Sundance Now Amazon Channel and Sundance Now Apple TV Channel.

How long is Benjamin?+

Benjamin has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in Benjamin?+

Benjamin stars Colin Morgan, Phénix Brossard, Joel Fry, Jessica Raine and Jack Rowan.

When did Benjamin come out?+

Benjamin is a 2019 movie directed by Simon Amstell.

What genre is Benjamin?+

Benjamin is Romance, Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Benjamin?+

Benjamin was directed by Simon Amstell.