Where to watch Drowning by Numbers in Canada
Drowning by Numbers is streaming on FlixFling in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, FlixFling and YouTube. Availability checked 20 June 2026.
About Drowning by Numbers
Drowning by Numbers is a 1988 movie in the Comedy, Crime and Drama genres, directed by Peter Greenaway, starring Joan Plowright, Juliet Stevenson and Joely Richardson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 195 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Drowning by Numbers in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Drowning by Numbers trailer
Overview
Cissie Colpitts drowns her cheating husband and, in the ensuing cover-up, enlists the help of lonely coroner Henry Madgett, an old friend with a longstanding weakness for her charms. But when Cissie's daughter and granddaughter—both also named Cissie Colpitts—decide to resort to the same methods for solving conflicts with their own frustrating husbands, the women and their repeated appeals for help begin to wear on Madgett's conscience.
Top cast
Joan Plowright
Cissie Colpitts
Juliet Stevenson
Cissie Colpitts (Daughter)
Joely Richardson
Cissie Colpitts (Granddaughter)
Bernard Hill
Henry Madgett
Jason Edwards
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Jane Gurnett
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Michael Percival
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Joanna Dickens
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Janine Duvitski
Marina Bellamy
Michael Fitzgerald
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Drowning by Numbers in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Drowning by Numbers on FlixFling. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, FlixFling and YouTube.
Is Drowning by Numbers on Netflix?+
Drowning by Numbers is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on FlixFling.
How long is Drowning by Numbers?+
Drowning by Numbers has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
Who stars in Drowning by Numbers?+
Drowning by Numbers stars Joan Plowright, Juliet Stevenson, Joely Richardson, Bernard Hill and Jason Edwards.
When did Drowning by Numbers come out?+
Drowning by Numbers is a 1988 movie directed by Peter Greenaway.
What genre is Drowning by Numbers?+
Drowning by Numbers is Comedy, Crime and Drama film.
Who directed Drowning by Numbers?+
Drowning by Numbers was directed by Peter Greenaway.
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