---
title: "Canadian Bacon"
year: 1995
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/canadian-bacon-1995"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1775
imdb_id: "tt0109370"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 270
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Canadian Bacon (1995) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/canadian-bacon-1995

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Canadian Bacon" (1995).
Constraints:
ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Canadian Bacon
Year: 1995
Genre: Comedy
Director/Writer/Producer: Michael Moore
Subject: Satirizes Canada-United States relations along the Canada-United States border.
Plot: The U.S. President, low in the opinion polls, gets talked into raising his popularity by trying to start a cold war with Canada.
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1h 31m
Release Dates: 06/08/1995 (US) [Source 1]; September 22, 1995 [Source 5]. (Note: Source 1 says 06/08/1995 US, Source 5 says September 22, 1995. I will mention the dates provided).
Cast:
Alan Alda (U.S. President)
John

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus | Hoopla | Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | YouTube Free | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | MGM Amazon Channel | Hoopla | CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | MGM Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Moore
- **Networks / Studios**: PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Propaganda Films, David Brown Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Candy** as *Sheriff Bud B. Boomer*
- **Alan Alda** as *U.S. President*
- **Rhea Perlman** as *Deputy Honey*
- **Kevin Pollak** as *Stuart Smiley, National Security Advisor*
- **Rip Torn** as *General Dick Panzer*
- **Kevin J. O'Connor** as *Roy Boy*
- **Bill Nunn** as *Kabral Jabar*
- **G.D. Spradlin** as *R.J. Hacker*
- **Jim Belushi** as *Charles Jackal, NBS Reporter*
- **Steven Wright** as *RCMP Officer at Headquarters*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Canadian Bacon online?
Canadian Bacon is currently available to watch or stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Canadian Bacon worth watching?
Canadian Bacon holds a community rating of 5.7/10 based on 270 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Canadian Bacon and when was it released?
Canadian Bacon is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 1995. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Canadian Bacon?
Canadian Bacon was directed by Michael Moore.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Canadian Bacon — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1775)
- [Canadian Bacon (1995) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109370/fullcredits/)
- [Canadian Bacon - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Bacon)
- [Canadian Bacon (1995) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1775-canadian-bacon/cast)
- [Canadian Bacon - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia](https://alchetron.com/)

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