Down by Law
“It's not where you start - It's where you start again.”
Down by Law is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 18 June 2026.
Where to watch Down by Law
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Jim Jarmusch
- Release date
- 1986-09-20
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $1,529,206
- Budget
- $1,100,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Island Pictures
Down by Law — trailer
About Down by Law
Down by Law is a 1986 movie in the Crime, Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Jim Jarmusch, starring Tom Waits, John Lurie and Roberto Benigni. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 849 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Down by Law in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
A disc jockey, a pimp and an Italian tourist escape from jail in New Orleans.
Cast
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Down by Law in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Down by Law on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Is Down by Law on Netflix?+
Down by Law is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is Down by Law?+
Down by Law has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
Who stars in Down by Law?+
Down by Law stars Tom Waits, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi and Ellen Barkin.
When did Down by Law come out?+
Down by Law is a 1986 movie directed by Jim Jarmusch.
What genre is Down by Law?+
Down by Law is Crime, Drama and Comedy film.
Who directed Down by Law?+
Down by Law was directed by Jim Jarmusch.
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