The Can
1994, English. Directed by David Schendel.
In the future there will be no Coca-Cola.
In a future society where soft drinks are only for the rich and powerful, one man owns the last remaining cans of Coca-Cola. After the last can is consumed we beginning a mind melting odyssey of surreal events as the can is used and abused by all walks of life. It is used as a sex toy for a nymphomaniac artist, a crack pipe for two desperate homeless men, a target for two drunk hayseeds who are later abducted by aliens and ultimately a talisman for a depressed young women yearning to return to nature.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- David SchendelDirector
- Ross KinneyThe Beachcomber
- John NielsenAkira Kokafeller
- Michelle MarshallTomoko Kokequette
- Paul ShippThe Mad Clown
- Macey LawrenceKathy Colana
- David LarueMr. Fissure
- Len VashedecJazzy Dave
- Brent David FraserTab Bender
- Jessica MoraErika Lushus
- Sheryl LeeAngelique Carmel
- George MakkasThe Messenger
- Pamela JohnsonUniverse Woman
Details
- Released
- 21 September 1994
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Schendel
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The Can runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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The Can isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 September 1994. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Can?
If you liked The Can, try Timescape, The 27th Day, Chaos Walking.
Who directed The Can?
The Can (1994) was directed by David Schendel and stars Ross Kinney, John Nielsen, Michelle Marshall.