Where to watch The Brig in Canada
The Brig is streaming on DocAlliance Films in Canada, and available to rent or buy on DocAlliance Films. Availability checked 7 June 2026.
About The Brig
The Brig is a 1964 movie in the War and Drama genres, directed by Jonas Mekas, starring Warren Finnerty, Henry Howard and Tom Lilard. It has a runtime of 1 hour 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Brig in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
Jonas Mekas’s film captures The Living Theatre’s stage production of The Brig, an unflinching portrait of life inside a U.S. Marine Corps jail in Japan in 1957. Over the course of a single day, prisoners endure relentless drills, abuse, and dehumanization, exposing the brutality of military discipline with stark immediacy.
Top cast
Warren Finnerty
Lintz
Henry Howard
Cpt. Grace
Tom Lilard
Warden
James Tiroff
Prisoner No.1
Steven Ben Israel
Prisoner No.2
Rufus Collins
Prisoner No.3
Gene Lipton
Prisoner No.4
Michael Elias
Prisoner No.5
William Shari
Prisoner No.6
Viktor Allen
Prisoner No.7
George Bartenieff
Prisoner No.8
Gene Gordon
Prisoner No.9
Mark Duffy
Prisoner No.10
Henry Proach
New Prisoner
Carl Einhorn
Prisoner Chaser
Luke Theodore
Prisoner Chaser
Jim Anderson
Tepperman
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Brig in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream The Brig on DocAlliance Films. It's also available to rent or buy on DocAlliance Films.
Is The Brig on Netflix?+
The Brig is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on DocAlliance Films.
How long is The Brig?+
The Brig has a runtime of 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
Who stars in The Brig?+
The Brig stars Warren Finnerty, Henry Howard, Tom Lilard, James Tiroff and Steven Ben Israel.
When did The Brig come out?+
The Brig is a 1964 movie directed by Jonas Mekas.
What genre is The Brig?+
The Brig is War and Drama film.
Who directed The Brig?+
The Brig was directed by Jonas Mekas.
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