Movie

Nell

“Her heart. Her soul. Her language are a mystery... A mystery called Nell”

★ 6.5(548)19941h 52m

Nell is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Nell

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Michael Apted
Release date: 1994-12-23
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: English
Box office: $106,683,817
Budget: $31,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Egg Pictures

Nell — trailer

About Nell

Nell is a 1994 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Michael Apted, starring Jodie Foster, Liam Neeson and Natasha Richardson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 548 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Nell in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In a remote woodland cabin, a small town doctor discovers Nell — a beautiful young hermit woman with many secrets.

Cast

Jodie Foster

Nell Kellty

Liam Neeson

Dr. Lovell

Natasha Richardson

Dr. Paula Olsen

Richard Libertini

Dr. Paley

Robin Mullins

Mary Peterson

Nick Searcy

Sheriff Todd Peterson

Jeremy Davies

Billy Fisher

O'Neal Compton

Don Fontana, Lovell's Attorney

Joe Inscoe

Judge

Stephanie Dawn Wood

Ruthie Lovell

Heather M. Bomba

Twin

Marianne E. Bomba

Twin

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Nell in Canada?+

In Canada, Nell is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Nell on Netflix?+

Nell is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Nell?+

Nell has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in Nell?+

Nell stars Jodie Foster, Liam Neeson, Natasha Richardson, Richard Libertini and Robin Mullins.

When did Nell come out?+

Nell is a 1994 movie directed by Michael Apted.

What genre is Nell?+

Nell is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Nell?+

Nell was directed by Michael Apted.