Where to watch For Freedom in Canada
For Freedom isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Canada right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 11 June 2026.
About For Freedom
For Freedom is a 1940 movie in the Drama and War genres, directed by Castleton Knight and Maurice Elvey, starring Will Fyffe, Anthony Hulme and E. V. H. Emmett. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch For Freedom in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
Made in 1940, this stirringly patriotic film cleverly combined new scenes with genuine newsreel footage. A newsreel journalist is on hand when the Giant German battleship Graf Spee flees into Montevideo Harbour after a punishing encounter with the British warships Exeter and Ajax. As events unfold in a very unexpected way, he is there with his camera to capture the dramatic end to the encounter.
Top cast
Will Fyffe
Chief
Anthony Hulme
Steve
E. V. H. Emmett
Ted / Commentator
Guy Middleton
Pierre
Albert Lieven
Fritz
Hugh McDermott
Sam
Arthur Goullet
Ivan
Bill Russell
Adolf Hitler
J.E.T. Harper
Narrator (voice)
Patrick Dove
Self - Captain Patrick G.G. Dove, S.S. Africa Shell
Charles Pottinger
Self - Captain Charles Pottinger, S.S. Ashlea
F.M. Murphy
Self - First Officer F.M. Murphy, S.S. Tairoa
Aubrey Jenkins
Self - Enginer-Officer Aubrey Jenkins, S.S. Doric Star
Engineer Angel
Self - Engineer Angel, S.S. Tairoa
Engineer Walker
Self - Engineer Walker, S.S. Tairoa
Arthur Denton
Terry-Thomas
News Reader
Millicent Wolf
Secretary
Jack Raine
Cutter
Pat Williams
Cutter
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch For Freedom in Canada?+
For Freedom is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is For Freedom on Netflix?+
For Freedom is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is For Freedom?+
For Freedom has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
Who stars in For Freedom?+
For Freedom stars Will Fyffe, Anthony Hulme, E. V. H. Emmett, Guy Middleton and Albert Lieven.
When did For Freedom come out?+
For Freedom is a 1940 movie directed by Castleton Knight and Maurice Elvey.
What genre is For Freedom?+
For Freedom is Drama and War film.
Who directed For Freedom?+
For Freedom was directed by Castleton Knight and Maurice Elvey.
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