---
title: "Nitro"
year: 2007
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/nitro-2007"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 16143
imdb_id: "tt0790602"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 34
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Nitro (2007) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/nitro-2007

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Nitro is a 2007 Canadian action drama film directed by Alain DesRochers and co-written with Benoît Guichard. The story follows Max, who leads a good life with Alice and their son Théo until Alice's life is threatened while waiting for a heart transplant, prompting Max to make a promise to his son and reconnect with his troubled past.

Released theatrically on June 29, 2007, exclusively in Quebec, the film features a cast that includes Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge, Lucie Laurier, Martin Matte, and Raymond Bouchard. With a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes, it blends high-stakes dramatic tension with action elements as Max faces a race against time.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Max must reconnect with his troubled past to save his dying wife waiting for a heart transplant."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Alain DesRochers with a screenplay co-written by Benoît Guichard.
- Features performances from cast members including Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge, Lucie Laurier, Martin Matte, and Raymond Bouchard.
- Delivers a tense action drama runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It was released theatrically exclusively in Quebec on June 29, 2007, which may limit availability.
- Tone & Suitability: The film runs for 1 hour and 30 minutes and is classified as an action drama rated 14A.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #action-drama, #canadian-film, #quebec-release, #heart-transplant, #troubled-past, #family-stakes, #racing-against-time

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, Sundance Now | Philo, The Roku Channel, Plex, Plex Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Sundance Now | None | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alain Desrochers
- **Networks / Studios**: Cirrus Communications

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge** as *Max*
- **Lucie Laurier** as *Morgane*
- **Martin Matte** as *Avocat*
- **Raymond Bouchard** as *Meg*
- **Myriam Tallard** as *Alice*
- **Antoine Desrochers** as *Theo*
- **Tony Conte** as *Gino*
- **Réal Bossé** as *Coordonnateur d'organes*
- **Martin David Peters** as *Le Vétérinaire*
- **Bianca Gervais** as *Franfreluche*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Nitro (2007)?
Streaming availability details can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database (TMDB) under their watch options.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is a 1 hour and 30 minute action drama directed by Alain DesRochers with a cast including Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge and Lucie Laurier.

### Q: Binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

### Q: Essential episodes?
Nitro is a feature-length film released theatrically on June 29, 2007, rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Nitro — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/16143)
- [Nitro (2007) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0790602/fullcredits/cast)
- [Nitro (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitro_(film))
- [Nitro (film) — Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitro_(film))
- [Nitro (2007)](https://www.themoviedb.org/)

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