Movie

Permanent

“Hairstyles are temporary. Family is forever.”

★ 5.2(87)20171h 34m

Permanent is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and FlixFling. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Permanent

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Colette Burson
Release date: 2017-12-15
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Park Pictures Features

Permanent — trailer

About Permanent

Permanent is a 2017 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Colette Burson, starring Rainn Wilson, Patricia Arquette and Kira McLean. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.2/10 from 87 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Permanent in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

This comedy, set in 1983 in small town Virginia, centers around a 13 year old and her family. The story of a hairstyle gone incredibly wrong and a young girl's plight to fit in while encountering bullies at a new school.

Cast

Rainn Wilson

Jim Dixon

Patricia Arquette

Jeanne Dixon

Kira McLean

Aurelie

Michael Greene

Jerry, The Therapist

Aidan Fiske

Brett

Lucas N. Hall

Audience Member (uncredited)

Brian Bremer

Barry

Jacqueline Jones

Maylene

Alexis Leggett

Missy

Kaleigh Jo Keller

Kelly

Jenna Brister

Sally

Robert Shepherd

Harold

Themes & keywords

parent child relationshipbullyingschoolhairfamilyhaircutwoman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Permanent in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Permanent on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and FlixFling.

Is Permanent on Netflix?+

Permanent is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Permanent?+

Permanent has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Permanent?+

Permanent stars Rainn Wilson, Patricia Arquette, Kira McLean, Michael Greene and Aidan Fiske.

When did Permanent come out?+

Permanent is a 2017 movie directed by Colette Burson.

What genre is Permanent?+

Permanent is Comedy film.

Who directed Permanent?+

Permanent was directed by Colette Burson.