Where to watch Understanding Bliss in Canada
Understanding Bliss isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Canada right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 5 June 2026.
About Understanding Bliss
Understanding Bliss is a 1990 movie in the Drama genre, directed by William D. MacGillivray, starring Catherine Grant, Bryan Hennessey and Rosemary House. It has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Understanding Bliss in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
Elizabeth Sutton, a lecturer from Toronto and Peter Breen, a professor of cultural studies from St. John's, Newfoundland, come together in his town for a secret liaison. All is bliss. But within twenty-four hours, the affair has collapsed. A clash of languages, cultures, and values force them to come to terms with each other's sense of morality.
Top cast
Catherine Grant
Elizabeth Sutton
Bryan Hennessey
Peter Breen/Uncle Henny Penny
Rosemary House
May Breen
William MacGillivray Sr.
Peter's Father
Rick Mercer
Richard (Turkish Knight)
Paddy Barry
Paddy (Beelzebub)
Lisa Porter
Lisa (Ball)
Andrew Younghusband
Andrew (Father Christmas)
Ashley Billard
Ashley (Doctor)
Elizabeth Pickard
Liz (Slasher)
Ollie Little
Hotel Housekeeper
Sammy Hall
Boy in Photographs
Michael Jones
Tom (Archive Footage)
Graham Hayward
Tom as Child (Archive Footage)
Claudette Sapp
Mother (archive footage)
Joey Davis
Harry as Child (archive footage)
Bernard Cloutier
Porter (archive footage)
Jody Richardson
Jody (King George)
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Understanding Bliss in Canada?+
Understanding Bliss is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is Understanding Bliss on Netflix?+
Understanding Bliss is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is Understanding Bliss?+
Understanding Bliss has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
Who stars in Understanding Bliss?+
Understanding Bliss stars Catherine Grant, Bryan Hennessey, Rosemary House, William MacGillivray Sr. and Rick Mercer.
When did Understanding Bliss come out?+
Understanding Bliss is a 1990 movie directed by William D. MacGillivray.
What genre is Understanding Bliss?+
Understanding Bliss is Drama film.
Who directed Understanding Bliss?+
Understanding Bliss was directed by William D. MacGillivray.
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