The Thinning
“Only the smartest will survive”
The Thinning is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 30 June 2026.
Where to watch The Thinning
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Michael J. Gallagher
- Release date
- 2016-10-12
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Language
- English
- Budget
- $100,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Cinemand
- Part of
- The Thinning Collection
The Thinning — trailer
About The Thinning
The Thinning is a 2016 movie in the Thriller, Drama and Horror genres, directed by Michael J. Gallagher, starring Logan Paul, Peyton List and Lia Marie Johnson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 379 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Thinning in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
In a post-apocalyptic future where population control is dictated by a high-school aptitude test, two students discover the test is smoke and mirrors hiding a larger conspiracy.
Cast
Logan Paul
Blake Redding
Peyton List
Laina Michaels
Lia Marie Johnson
Ellie Harper
Calum Worthy
Kellan Woods
Ryan Whitney
Sarah Foster
Michael Traynor
Mason King
Stacey Dash
Kendra Birch
Matthew Glave
Governor Redding
Robert Gant
Vince Davi
Kiersten Warren
Barbara Michaels
Jana Gallagher
Ms. Cole
Patrick O'Sullivan
Mr. Glass
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Thinning in Canada?+
In Canada, The Thinning is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is The Thinning on Netflix?+
The Thinning is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is The Thinning?+
The Thinning has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
Who stars in The Thinning?+
The Thinning stars Logan Paul, Peyton List, Lia Marie Johnson, Calum Worthy and Ryan Whitney.
When did The Thinning come out?+
The Thinning is a 2016 movie directed by Michael J. Gallagher.
What genre is The Thinning?+
The Thinning is Thriller, Drama and Horror film.
Who directed The Thinning?+
The Thinning was directed by Michael J. Gallagher.
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