Where to watch A Lesson Before Dying in Canada
A Lesson Before Dying isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Canada right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 12 June 2026.
About A Lesson Before Dying
A Lesson Before Dying is a 1999 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Joseph Sargent, starring Don Cheadle, Cicely Tyson and Mekhi Phifer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.0/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Lesson Before Dying in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
In the 1940s South, an African-American man is wrongly accused of the killing a a white store owner. In his defense, his white attorney equates him with a lowly hog, to indicate that he didn't have the sense to know what he was doing. Nevertheless convicted, he is sentenced to die, but his godmother and the aunt of the local schoolteacher convince school teacher go to the convicted man's cell each day to try to reaffirm to him that he is not an animal but a man with dignity.
Top cast
Don Cheadle
Grant Wiggins
Cicely Tyson
Tante Lou
Mekhi Phifer
Jefferson
Irma P. Hall
Miss Emma
Brent Jennings
Reverend Ambrose
Lisa Arrindell
Vivian Baptiste
Dana Ivey
Edna Guidry
Frank Hoyt Taylor
Sheriff Guidry
Stuart Culpepper
Henri Pichot
Von Coulter
Farrell Jarreau
Elijah Kelley
Clarence
Wynton Yates
Louis Washington
Patty Mack
Inez
Jameelah Nuriddin
Irene
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch A Lesson Before Dying in Canada?+
A Lesson Before Dying is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is A Lesson Before Dying on Netflix?+
A Lesson Before Dying is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is A Lesson Before Dying?+
A Lesson Before Dying has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
Who stars in A Lesson Before Dying?+
A Lesson Before Dying stars Don Cheadle, Cicely Tyson, Mekhi Phifer, Irma P. Hall and Brent Jennings.
When did A Lesson Before Dying come out?+
A Lesson Before Dying is a 1999 movie directed by Joseph Sargent.
What genre is A Lesson Before Dying?+
A Lesson Before Dying is Drama film.
Who directed A Lesson Before Dying?+
A Lesson Before Dying was directed by Joseph Sargent.
User reviews
No reviews yet — be the first to review A Lesson Before Dying.
