Where to watch The Shootist in Canada
The Shootist is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 2 July 2026.
About The Shootist
The Shootist is a 1976 movie in the Western genre, directed by Don Siegel, starring John Wayne, Lauren Bacall and Ron Howard. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 385 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Shootist in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Shootist trailer
Overview
Afflicted with a terminal illness John Bernard Books, the last of the legendary gunfighters, quietly returns to Carson City for medical attention from his old friend Dr. Hostetler. Aware that his days are numbered, the troubled man seeks solace and peace in a boarding house run by a widow and her son. However, it is not Books' fate to die in peace, as he becomes embroiled in one last valiant battle.
Top cast
John Wayne
J.B. Books
Lauren Bacall
Bond Rogers
Ron Howard
Gillom Rogers
James Stewart
Dr. Hostetler
Richard Boone
Mike Sweeney
Hugh O'Brian
Jack Pulford
Bill McKinney
Jay Cobb
Harry Morgan
Marshall Thibido
John Carradine
Beckum
Sheree North
Serepta
Rick Lenz
Dobkins
Scatman Crothers
Moses
Gregg Palmer
Burly Man
Alfred Dennis
Barber
Dick Winslow
Streetcar Driver
Melody Thomas Scott
Girl on Streetcar
Kathleen O'Malley
School Teacher
Jack Berle
Man Outside Metropole (uncredited)
Johnny Crawford
Books' Victim in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)
Chuck Dawson
Extra (uncredited)
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Shootist in Canada?+
In Canada, The Shootist is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is The Shootist on Netflix?+
The Shootist is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is The Shootist?+
The Shootist has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Who stars in The Shootist?+
The Shootist stars John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart and Richard Boone.
When did The Shootist come out?+
The Shootist is a 1976 movie directed by Don Siegel.
What genre is The Shootist?+
The Shootist is Western film.
Who directed The Shootist?+
The Shootist was directed by Don Siegel.
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