Where to Watch The Amityville Horror (1979) in Canada

What it's about

Based on a true story that was claimed by writer Jay Anson, The Amityville Horror is about a large house on the coast of Long Island where newlyweds George and Kathy Lutz and their three children move into the house that they hope will be their dream house which ends up in terror. Despite full disclosure by the real estate agent of the house's history, George and Kathy buy the house. George says, "Houses don't have memories," but they turn to their family priest Father Delaney who believes the house is haunted and performs an exorcism on the house. But satanic forces in the house causes him to become blind and makes him very sick. With the help of another priest Father Bolen and a police detective, George and Kathy face the fears of the house, but not knowing the forces are planning to possess George and then the children.

Cast and crew

Director

Stuart Rosenberg

Writer

Sandor Stern, Jay Anson, George Lutz

Starring

James Brolin, Margot Kidder, Rod Steiger

Details

Release date

Jul 27, 1979

Language

English

Country

United States

Box office

$86,432,000

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 8 nominations total

Where to Watch The Amityville Horror (1979) in Canada — common questions

Where to watch The Amityville Horror in Canada?

The Amityville Horror is available with a subscription, free with a participating library card, or to rent in Canada. Watch the movie with a subscription on AMC+ (HD) and MGM+ (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD), CosmoGo (HD), and Prime Video (HD).

Can I stream The Amityville Horror or do I have to rent it in Canada?

Watch the movie with a subscription on AMC+ (HD) and MGM+ (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD), CosmoGo (HD), and Prime Video (HD).

Can I watch The Amityville Horror for free in Canada?

Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla.