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Must See Canadian Films
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items As a former Music Supervisor, (someone who curates soundtracks & licenses music in TV & Film), I’ve seen & worked on a lot of Canadian Productions. Many of these I have had the luxury of working on, but all of them are worth seeing. Maybe...
Possessor: A brilliant Canadian horror film that is violent, gory and full of twists and turns.
Possessor
The Gate: If you love Stranger Things or The Goonies, this is definitely a must see. This 80’s horror/thriller is super fun to watch. It has its campy moments, but no doubt.. If I saw this as a kid, it would have given me nightmares!
The Gate
Beans: (Also known as The Little Warrior) is a Canadian Indigenous film that follows a little girl that goes by the name of Beans. I won’t spoil it, but this is a must watch drama.
The Little Warrior
Bon Cop, Bad Cop: This is one of the best Canadian Comedy/Thrillers ever made, (in my personal opinion).
Bon Cop, Bad Cop
One Week: What would you do if you only had one week to live? This is a beautiful heartfelt film about living in the present moment and celebrating gratitude.
One Week
My Old Ass: My fav. film of 2024. This film was made and took place in Muskoka Canada, a place I spend every summer. It’s also very real and deals with loss, growing older and wishing you could speak to your younger self. I absolutely adored this fil...
My Old Ass
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: All shot in Toronto, Ontario - this is an iconic comic book adaptation that holds up, years later.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Wildhood: Another beautiful Canadian Indigenous film about two kids who flee an abusive father.
Wildhood
Tucker & Dale vs. Evil: A hilarious horror/thriller that has a meaningful message. I laughed so much in this film, it was ridiculous and perfect.
Tucker & Dale vs. Evil
Room: An incredible book adaptation that still weighs on me today. This is a heavier drama, but it’s so well directed & acted.
Room
Firecrackers: Okay, so I’m biased again, because I worked on this film, but it’s such a powerful picture. It deals with troubled youth, trauma, friendship and survival. It’s beautifully shot & an excellent Canadian film.
Firecrackers
The New Romantic: Biased again, cause I worked on this one, but it’s a dramedy about a young woman exploring being a sugar baby. Avan Jogia is in it and he’s a delight.
The New Romantic
Door Mouse: Another film I had the pleasure of working on.. Directed by Avan Jogia, this black noir, mystery gives you suspense and a badass female lead. Plus, the soundtrack rocks :)
Door Mouse
Indian Horse: Follows a kid who survives a residential school in the 70’s. A drama unlike any other, shining a light on “Canada’s” dark past.
Indian Horse
My Big Fat Greek Wedding: Another iconic romantic comedy. Most people are unaware that this is a Canadian film!
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Goon: A comedy about hockey, of course!
Goon
What If: (Also known as The F Word) is a Canadian romantic comedy. Daniel Radcliffe is charming and sweet. This is such a lovely story, all of which, takes place in Toronto Canada. They filmed this down the street from where I used to live!
The F Word
Ravenous: Ravenous: A french-Canadian horror zombie film, packed with action. This one made me feel so so so much. (Subtitled in French)
Ravenous
Violation: (Trigger Warning) This film revolves around abuse against women. It’s a horror/thriller and it’s super violent and suspenseful. I thought this film was very powerful and well acted.
Violation
The Kid Detective: I also had the pleasure of working on this film. It’s funny, witty, mysterious and just a good time. Adam Brody plays a different role in this film, he also was one of the producers.
The Kid Detective
The Grizzlies: My best friend worked on this film and it’s all about a Canadian Indigenous Lacrosse team. It’s beautiful!
The Grizzlies