Lilies
“Great Passion and Tragic Betrayal”
1952: Bishop Bilodeau visits a prison to hear the confession of Simon, a boyhood friend jailed for murder 40 years ago. However, once there, Bilodeau finds himself forced to watch a play put on by Simon and the other inmates depicting the two men's youths. As the play progresses, the tragic truth of Simon's crime comes to light.
Where to watch Lilies in United States
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Where is Lilies streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Neue Visionen Plus Amazon Channel | MagentaTV, Videoload |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Sooner |
About Lilies
Lilies is a 1997 English-language drama and romance film directed by John Greyson. The cast is led by Brent Carver, Marcel Sabourin, Aubert Pallascio. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, Kanopy.
Lilies was produced by Galafilm, Alliance Films, and Triptych Media and made in Canada. It was released on January 29, 1997, and carries a 15 certification.
- Director
- John Greyson
- Writers
- Michel Marc Bouchard
- Release date
- January 29, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada
- Budget
- $2 million
- Production
- Galafilm, Alliance Films, Triptych Media
Lilies cast & crew
Lilies was directed by John Greyson and written by Michel Marc Bouchard.
The cast features Brent Carver as Countess De Tilly, Marcel Sabourin as The Bishop, Aubert Pallascio as Older Simon, Jason Cadieux as Young Simon, Matthew Ferguson as Young Bilodeau, and Danny Gilmore as Vallier.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mychael Danna, cinematography is by Daniel Jobin, and it was produced by Robin Cass and Anna Stratton.
Is Lilies worth watching?
Lilies holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 59 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Lilies is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Lilies
In United States, you can stream Lilies on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Lilies
Brent Carver
Countess De Tilly
Marcel Sabourin
The Bishop
Aubert Pallascio
Older Simon
Jason Cadieux
Young Simon
Matthew Ferguson
Young Bilodeau
Danny Gilmore
Vallier
Ian D. Clark
Chaplain / Father Saint Michel
Gary Farmer
Timothée
Robert Lalonde
The Baron
Rémy Girard
The Baroness
Alexander Chapman
Lydie-Anne
John Dunn-Hill
Warden
Lilies — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Lilies in United States?
Lilies is streaming on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Lilies on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel?
Yes — Lilies is currently available on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Lilies in?
Lilies is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Lilies?
Lilies runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is Lilies rated?
Lilies is rated 15. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 59 ratings.
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