Where to watch The YouTube Effect in Canada
The YouTube Effect is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 19 June 2026.
About The YouTube Effect
The YouTube Effect is a 2023 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Alex Winter, starring Steve Chen, Jillian C. York and Hany Farid. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.8/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The YouTube Effect in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The YouTube Effect trailer
Overview
YouTube has garnered over 2.3 billion users and is worth up to $300 billion. At its center is its algorithm, something that threatens to destroy not only the platform, but the entire Internet.
Top cast
Steve Chen
Self - YouTube Co-Founder
Jillian C. York
Self - Author, Free Expression Activist
Hany Farid
Self - Professor, UC Berkeley, Computer Science and School of Information (voice)
Talia Lavin
Self - Journalist, Author (voice)
Anthony Padilla
Self - YouTube Creator, Smosh
Ian Hecox
Self - YouTube Creator, Smosh (voice)
Susan Wojcicki
Self - Former YouTube CEO
Nitasha Tiku
Self -Tech Culture Reporter, The Washington Post (voice)
Becca Lewis
Self - Digital Media Researcher (voice)
Natalie Wynn
Self - YouTube Creator, ContraPoints
Caleb Cain
Self - YouTube Creator, Faraday Speaks
Brianna Wu
Self - Software Engineer, Video Game Developer
Carrie Goldberg
Self - Online Abuse Lawyer
Andy Parker
Self - Father of Alison Parker
Dave Lauer
Self - CEO Urvin.ai and Al Ethics Writer (voice)
Ryan Kaji
Self - YouTube Creator, Ryan's World
Shion Kaji
Self - Ryan's Father
Tyler
Self - Lost Mother to Far Right YouTube Conspiracy Videos
Alex Winter
Self
LoAnn Kaji
Self - Ryan's Mother
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The YouTube Effect in Canada?+
In Canada, The YouTube Effect is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is The YouTube Effect on Netflix?+
The YouTube Effect is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is The YouTube Effect?+
The YouTube Effect has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
Who stars in The YouTube Effect?+
The YouTube Effect stars Steve Chen, Jillian C. York, Hany Farid, Talia Lavin and Anthony Padilla.
When did The YouTube Effect come out?+
The YouTube Effect is a 2023 movie directed by Alex Winter.
What genre is The YouTube Effect?+
The YouTube Effect is Documentary film.
Who directed The YouTube Effect?+
The YouTube Effect was directed by Alex Winter.
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