Where to watch The Formula in Canada
The Formula is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 29 May 2026.
About The Formula
The Formula is a 1980 movie in the Thriller, Mystery and Crime genres, directed by John G. Avildsen, starring George C. Scott, Marlon Brando and Marthe Keller. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 49 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Formula in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Formula trailer
Overview
While investigating the death of a friend and fellow cop, Los Angeles police officer Barney Caine stumbles across evidence that Nazis created a synthetic alternative to gasoline during World War II. This revelation has the potential to end the established global oil industry, making the formula a very valuable and dangerous piece of information. Eventually, Caine must contend with oil tycoon Adam Steiffel, who clearly has his own agenda regarding the formula.
Top cast
George C. Scott
Barney Caine
Marlon Brando
Adam Steiffel
Marthe Keller
Lisa
John Gielgud
Dr. Abraham Esau
G.D. Spradlin
Arthur Clements
Beatrice Straight
Kay Neeley
Richard Lynch
General Helmut Kladen / Frank Tedesco
John van Dreelen
Hans Lehman
Robin Clarke
Major Tom Neeley
Ike Eisenmann
Tony
Marshall Thompson
Geologist #1
Dieter Schidor
Assassin
Werner Kreindl
Schellenberg
Jan Niklas
Gestapo Captain
Wolfgang Preiss
Franz Tauber
Calvin Jung
Sgt. Yosuta
Alan North
Nolan
David Byrd
Obermann
Ferdy Mayne
Siebold
Gerard Murphy
Chauffeur
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Formula in Canada?+
In Canada, The Formula is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is The Formula on Netflix?+
The Formula is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is The Formula?+
The Formula has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
Who stars in The Formula?+
The Formula stars George C. Scott, Marlon Brando, Marthe Keller, John Gielgud and G.D. Spradlin.
When did The Formula come out?+
The Formula is a 1980 movie directed by John G. Avildsen.
What genre is The Formula?+
The Formula is Thriller, Mystery and Crime film.
Who directed The Formula?+
The Formula was directed by John G. Avildsen.
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