---
title: "Blood Quantum"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/blood-quantum-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 592230
imdb_id: "tt7394674"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 199
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Blood Quantum (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/blood-quantum-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Blood Quantum is a 2019 Canadian horror film written, directed, and edited by Jeff Barnaby. The film depicts the effects of a zombie uprising outside the isolated Mi'kmaq reserve of Red Crow, focusing on the unique circumstance where its Indigenous inhabitants are strangely immune to the zombie plague.

The film achieved notable cultural recognition by topping film honors at the Canadian Screen Awards with seven wins, including a performance win for Michael Greyeyes in the leading role category. It stars a cast including Michael Greyeyes, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Forrest Goodluck, Kiowa Gordon, Brandon Oakes, Olivia Scriven, Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs, and Gary Farmer.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An isolated reserve's Indigenous inhabitants find themselves strangely immune as a zombie plague erupts."

### Why Watch
- Features a unique premise where Indigenous inhabitants are immune to the zombie plague.
- Directed, written, and edited by Jeff Barnaby with a notable cast including Michael Greyeyes.
- Won seven Canadian Screen Awards, including a leading role performance win for Michael Greyeyes.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It is a horror film depicting a zombie uprising, which may not appeal to viewers who dislike gore or horror themes.
- Tone & Suitability: As a 2019 horror film depicting a zombie uprising, it deals with intense genre themes appropriate for mature audiences seeking horror.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #zombie-apocalypse, #indigenous-horror, #red-crow-reserve, #canadian-film, #plague-survival

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV channel | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Tele Quebec | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, Shudder Apple TV channel | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jeff Barnaby
- **Networks / Studios**: Prospector Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michael Greyeyes** as *Traylor*
- **Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers** as *Joss*
- **Forrest Goodluck** as *Joseph*
- **Kiowa Gordon** as *Lysol*
- **Olivia Scriven** as *Charlie*
- **Stonehorse Lone Goeman** as *Gisigu*
- **Brandon Oakes** as *Bumper*
- **William Belleau** as *Shooker*
- **Devery Jacobs** as *James*
- **Gary Farmer** as *Moon*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Blood Quantum?
Streaming availability can vary, but the film is listed as a 2019 movie associated with platforms providing watch options.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is a critically recognized horror film that won seven Canadian Screen Awards, including a leading performance win for Michael Greyeyes.

### Q: What is the binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
Blood Quantum is a feature-length film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Blood Quantum — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/592230)
- [Blood Quantum (2019) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7394674/fullcredits/)
- [Blood Quantum (2019) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/592230-blood-quantum/cast)
- ['Schitt's Creek,' 'Blood Quantum' Triumph at Canadian Screen Awards - Variety](https://variety.com/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*