Oh, Canada: Release date, plot, & more About Jacob Elordi & Richard Gere Movie

Paul Schrader, renowned for his distinctive cinematic vision, is back with a highly anticipated drama, Oh, Canada. This film, based on Russell Banks' 2021 novel Foregone, stars Richard Gere and Jacob Elordi as the older and younger versions of the same character. Schrader’s recent successes with First Reformed, The Card Counter, and Master Gardener build high expectations for this new project.

Oh, Canada had its world premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2024, and will also be showcased at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. ARP has secured the French distribution rights for the film. 

In this article, we’ll cover everything we know about Oh, Canada, from its premiere details to cast updates. Stay tuned for ongoing updates as new information becomes available!

Release date & Where to Watch

Oh, Canada is set for a theatrical release in December 2024, with Kino Lorber handling its distribution. An exact release date for its December debut has yet to be announced.

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Plot

We don't have an official synopsis for the movie yet, but we do know what Foregone is about.

Foregone centers on Leonard Fife, a renowned Canadian-American leftist filmmaker who fled to Canada during the Vietnam War to avoid the draft. Now in his late seventies and terminally ill, Fife agrees to a final interview with his former student, Malcolm MacLeod, and a team of documentary filmmakers. 

The film explores Fife's attempt to disclose his secrets and demythologize his storied life. As he reveals his past, including his escape from the U.S. and his stance on the war draft, Fife’s reliability as a narrator is compromised by his failing memory. Adapted from Russell Banks' 2021 novel, Foregone examines themes of memory, myth, and personal reckoning through Fife's confessions.

Cast

• Richard Gere (American Gigolo, Chicago, An Officer and a Gentleman) as Leo Fife
• Uma Thurman (Red, White & Royal Blue) as Emma
• Jacob Elordi (The Kissing Booth, Euphoria, and Saltburn) as Young Leo Fife
• Victoria Hill as Diana
• Michael Imperioli (The White Lotus season 2) as Malcolm
• Caroline Dhavernas as Rene
• Penelope Mitchell as Sloan Ambrose
• Kristine Froseth (The Buccaneers) as Alicia Fife
• Megan MacKenzie as Amanda
• Peter Hans Benson as Benjamin Chapman
• Scott Jaeck as Jackson Chapman
• Cornelia Guest as Jessie Chapman
• Zach Shaffer as Cornel
• Sean Mahan as Cornel Fife Sr.
• Orlagh Cassidy as Sarah Fife
• Jake Weary as Stanley Reinhart
• Gary Hilborn as Rev. Stephen Stillwell
• Ryan Woodle as Jimmy

Is There a Trailer for Oh, Canada?

There is currently no trailer for Oh, Canada. Once a trailer is released, we’ll update this page with it.

Where is Oh, Canada Filmed?

The production received a SAG-AFTRA exemption and began filming in New York City in Sept. 2023, completing in October. In Dec. 2023, it was announced that Kristine Froseth, Michael Imperioli, and Uma Thurman joined the cast. Robert De Niro declined Richard Gere's role due to the low salary. Arclight Films, known for producing Schrader's First Reformed, agreed to finance the film and handle sales at the European Film Market.