The Lead
2020, English. Directed by Philippe Gagnon.
Sasha wants to be a star news reporter but is stuck covering community events at the local TV station. However, when she is kidnapped and held captive, she suddenly becomes the story.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Philippe GagnonDirector
- Perrey ReevesDiane Baldwin
- Kim ShawSasha Bruder
- Gord RandAidan Ferguson
- Bruce DinsmoreGavin
- Kristin BoothJocelyn Ferguson
- Marc BendavidAlex Peterson
- Amanda ChiuJournalist #1 (uncredited)
- Sandra LeeSandra Lee
- Michael SmithDetective (uncredited)
- Nathaly ThibaultJournalist (uncredited)
- Melissa ToussaintPoliceman
- Noel BurtonHarry Pullamn
Details
- Released
- 5 January 2020
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Barbara Kymlicka
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How long is The Lead?
The Lead runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Lead have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Lead on?
The Lead isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 January 2020. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lead?
If you liked The Lead, try Secrets at the Lake, Twisted, Kept Woman.
Who directed The Lead?
The Lead (2020) was directed by Philippe Gagnon and stars Perrey Reeves, Kim Shaw, Gord Rand.