

Al Purdy Was Here
2015, English. Directed by Brian D. Johnson.
The story of Canada's leading poet and the A-Frame cabin he built. Now Canada's leading musicians and artists come together to tell the tale of Al Purdy.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 9 October 2015
- Country
- United States of America, Canada
- Written by
- Marni Jackson, Brian D. Johnson
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Al Purdy Was Here runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Al Purdy Was Here isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Al Purdy Was Here?
If you liked Al Purdy Was Here, try The Longest Ride, The Man from Toronto, Bound for Glory.
Who directed Al Purdy Was Here?
Al Purdy Was Here (2015) was directed by Brian D. Johnson and stars Margaret Atwood, Bruce Cockburn, Leonard Cohen.