Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021)
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City is streaming in Canada on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Club Illico.
The verdict
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City is an average English film; it passes the time without demanding more of you. It holds a 5.9/10 on TMDB from 2,798 ratings, short of where most viewers set the bar. It runs a manageable 107 minutes. In Canada you can stream it on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Club Illico.
Should you spend 1h 47m on it?
1h 47m of English action, leaning horror. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
Don't watch this if…
- kids are in the room. This one is rated 18A
- you're after a gentle scare. It's rated 18A
- Why
- 5.9/10 across 2,798 ratings — a middling reception, so this one depends on whether the premise appeals to you.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
Once the booming home of pharmaceutical giant Umbrella Corporation, Raccoon City is now a dying Midwestern town. The company’s exodus left the city a wasteland…with great evil brewing below the surface. When that evil is unleashed, the townspeople are forever…changed…and a small group of survivors must work together to uncover the truth behind Umbrella and make it through the night.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 47m |
| Watch with family? | 18A · Adults only |
| Genre | Action / Horror |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Johannes Roberts
Cast
Where to watch in Canada
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 22, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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