Self Defense is streaming on Shudder Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp and Shudder Apple TV Channel in Canada. Availability checked 14 June 2026.
Where to watch Self Defense
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Paul Donovan, Maura O'Connell
- Release date
- 1983-06-10
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada
- Studio
- Salter Street Films
Self Defense — trailer
About Self Defense
Self Defense is a 1983 movie in the Thriller, Action and Crime genres, directed by Paul Donovan and Maura O'Connell, starring Tom Nardini, Brenda Bazinet and Daryl Haney. It has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 37 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Self Defense in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
During a police strike in Nova Scotia's capital city, a gang of hoodlums end up unintentionally causing the owner of a gay bar to be killed. This escalates into a string of murders with a lone survivor trying to not be next.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Self Defense in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Self Defense on Shudder Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp and Shudder Apple TV Channel.
Is Self Defense on Netflix?+
Self Defense is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Shudder Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp and Shudder Apple TV Channel.
How long is Self Defense?+
Self Defense has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
Who stars in Self Defense?+
Self Defense stars Tom Nardini, Brenda Bazinet, Daryl Haney, Terry-David Després and Jack Blum.
When did Self Defense come out?+
Self Defense is a 1983 movie directed by Paul Donovan and Maura O'Connell.
What genre is Self Defense?+
Self Defense is Thriller, Action, Crime and Drama film.
Who directed Self Defense?+
Self Defense was directed by Paul Donovan and Maura O'Connell.
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