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The Lesser Blessed

“You can't have a future until you stand up to your past.”

★ 5.9(18)20121h 26m

The Lesser Blessed is streaming on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 16 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Anita Doron
Release date: 2012-09-09
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: First Generation Films

The Lesser Blessed — trailer

About The Lesser Blessed

The Lesser Blessed is a 2012 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Anita Doron, starring Joel Evans, Kiowa Gordon and Chloe Rose. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Lesser Blessed in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Larry, a 16-year-old Tlicho Indian, lives in the small northern town of Fort Simmer. He has a crush on his classmate, Juliet Hope. Larry's past holds a variety of terrors—his father is abusive and he once had an accident that nearly killed him. When Johnny Beck , a young Métis from Hay River, moves to town, things heat up, for better or worse.

Cast

Joel Evans

Larry Sole

Kiowa Gordon

Johnny Beck

Chloe Rose

Juliet Hope

Benjamin Bratt

Jed

Tamara Podemski

Verna Sole

Krista Bridges

Auntie

Adam Butcher

Darcy McManus

Spencer Van Wyck

Kevin Garner

David Boyce

Mr. Harrister

Dylan Cook

Mustache Sammy

Mike Bernier

Johnny's Dad

Lucius Hoyos

Donny Beck

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Lesser Blessed in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream The Lesser Blessed on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is The Lesser Blessed on Netflix?+

The Lesser Blessed is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads.

How long is The Lesser Blessed?+

The Lesser Blessed has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in The Lesser Blessed?+

The Lesser Blessed stars Joel Evans, Kiowa Gordon, Chloe Rose, Benjamin Bratt and Tamara Podemski.

When did The Lesser Blessed come out?+

The Lesser Blessed is a 2012 movie directed by Anita Doron.

What genre is The Lesser Blessed?+

The Lesser Blessed is Drama film.

Who directed The Lesser Blessed?+

The Lesser Blessed was directed by Anita Doron.