Fjord (2026)
Critics are warmer than audiences.
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Fjord opened in theatres in Canada on Oct 16, 2026 and may still be showing — check local cinema listings. Its streaming release date hasn't been announced — this page updates the day it lands on streaming.
What the audience says
Fjord earns its keep as a steady Romanian film that knows its audience. It holds a 7.2/10 on TMDB from 91 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It runs a manageable 146 minutes. It opened in theatres in Canada on Oct 16, 2026 — check back here for its streaming arrival.
Reviews lean positive: strong marks for the tension, quibbles about the writing. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Should you spend 2h 26m on it?
2h 26m of Romanian drama, fine for the whole family. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 91 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- A weekend watch with the family
Story
Following the deaths of Mihai's parents, Mihai and Lisbeth Gheorghiu leave their life behind in Romania and move with their children to a remote village in Norway, hoping to rebuild their lives near Lisbeth's family. There, they grow close to their neighbors, the Halbergs, whose warmth gives them hope for a fresh start. But the fragile peace begins to unravel when the Gheorghiu family’s young daughter, Elia, arrives at school covered in bruises.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 26m |
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Romanian |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Cristian Mungiu
Cast
When is Fjord coming to streaming?
Not streaming yet — Fjord opened in theatres in Canada on Oct 16, 2026. Romanian releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after opening, which would put it somewhere around November and December 2026.
That's the usual pattern, not a confirmed date — no platform has announced one. We re-check every day and this page updates the moment it lands.
Where to watch in Canada
Availability as of Oct 23, 2026 — checked that day: not on any streaming service in Canada yet.
Trailer
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