

Sanctuary
“Some hide. They seek.”
The adventures of the beautiful, enigmatic and always surprising Dr. Helen Magnus, a brilliant scientist who holds the secrets of a clandestine population called Abnormals—a group of strange and sometimes terrifying beings that hide among humans. Magnus seeks to protect this threatened phenomena as well as unlock the mysteries behind their existence.
Where to watch Sanctuary in United States
Click a service to open Sanctuary there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Sanctuary streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus | Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Sky Store |
| Canada | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel, Hoopla | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |
About Sanctuary
Sanctuary is a 2008 English-language action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series created by Damian Kindler. The cast is led by Amanda Tapping, Robin Dunne, Christopher Heyerdahl. It spans 4 seasons and 59 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Sanctuary was produced by Syfy and Tricon Films & Television and made in Canada and United States of America. It was first aired on October 3, 2008, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Created by
- Damian Kindler
- First aired
- October 3, 2008
- Last aired
- December 30, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 4 (59 episodes)
- Network
- Syfy
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Production
- Syfy, Tricon Films & Television
Sanctuary cast & crew
Sanctuary was created by Damian Kindler.
The cast features Amanda Tapping as Dr. Helen Magnus, Robin Dunne as Dr. Will Zimmerman, Christopher Heyerdahl as John Druitt / Bigfoot, and Ryan Robbins as Henry Foss.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Martin Wood and Amanda Tapping.
Is Sanctuary worth watching?
Sanctuary holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 294 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action & adventure series.
With 4 seasons and 59 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy, Sanctuary is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sanctuary
In United States, you can stream Sanctuary on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Sanctuary

Amanda Tapping
Dr. Helen Magnus

Robin Dunne
Dr. Will Zimmerman

Christopher Heyerdahl
John Druitt / Bigfoot

Ryan Robbins
Henry Foss
Sanctuary — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sanctuary in United States?
Sanctuary is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus in United States.
▸Is Sanctuary on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Sanctuary is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Sanctuary in?
Sanctuary is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Sanctuary are there?
Sanctuary has 4 seasons with 59 episodes in total.
▸What is Sanctuary rated?
Sanctuary is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 294 ratings.











