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Canvas

2006·Movie
1h 41min·PG-13
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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They're not crazy... they're family...

A woman's schizophrenia affects her relationships with her husband and son.
Mental Health DramaFamily RelationshipsSchizophreniaEmotionalCharacter-DrivenHeartbreakingRealisticSubtle

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Canvas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Canvas legally?

Canvas is included with a subscription to Hoopla in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Canvas worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Canvas rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Canvas?

1 h 41 min

Canvas runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Canvas?

Critics67
Audiences58

Not quite. Critics rate Canvas higher (67) than audiences (58). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Canvas in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Canvas?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Canvas in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.