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The Luzhin Defence

TMDb6.3IMDbView on IMDb ↗2000-08-21· 109 min
RomanceDrama

Based upon the novel by Vladimir Nabokov, a chess grandmaster travels to Italy in the 1920s to play in a tournament and falls in love.

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Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “The Luzhin Defence” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.

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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 15 Sept 2026.

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