Mongrel Media

Mongrel Media Mongrel Media focuses on bringing the best of local and world cinema to Canadian audiences.
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Founded in 1994 by Hussain Amarshi, the company has built a reputation as an innovative and distinct brand, with a discerning taste. The independent distributor has developed long-lasting relationships with filmmakers, industry professionals, exhibitors, retailers, e-tailers, and broadcasters. Mongrel Media prides itself on building bold and uniquely customized distribution strategies for each fil

m, with Quebec distribution handled by Métropole Films. Since 2001, Mongrel Media has been the exclusive distributor of Sony Pictures Classics films in Canada. This year the company launched a new division, Mongrel International – to represent films to the world market.

02/14/2025

A new take on the zombie. Matt Devere, Luca Papp, Nikolett Barabas, and Declan Hannigan star in — on digital & on-demand this MARCH.

just had the biggest IMAX® exclusive opening for a music film—EVER. 🎸🔥Now, the epic story of Led Zeppelin hits theatre...
02/14/2025

just had the biggest IMAX® exclusive opening for a music film—EVER. 🎸🔥

Now, the epic story of Led Zeppelin hits theatres across Canada starting TODAY! Don’t miss your chance to witness rock history on the big screen. 🎶

02/13/2025

Breathe in Napoli. Paolo Sorrentino’s sweeping love letter to his homeland, opens in select Canadian theatres FEBRUARY 21.

Sebastian Stan for The New York Times.
02/13/2025

Sebastian Stan for The New York Times.

02/13/2025

Robert Plant reflects on the first time he heard John Bonham on the drums, with a never-before-heard interview with Bonham himself.

Today is your last chance to catch in IMAX® — but opens in theatres across Canada TOMORROW.

Throwing it back to one of the most effortlessly cool red carpets at — hits Canadian theatres APRIL 25. Don’t miss it...
02/13/2025

Throwing it back to one of the most effortlessly cool red carpets at — hits Canadian theatres APRIL 25. Don’t miss it.

02/13/2025

How much would you gamble for love? ❤️

Watch the official trailer for starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi, Will Poulter, Sasha Calle, and Diego Calva. See it only in theatres APRIL 25.

Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino pays another great tribute to Naples in . Opening FEBRUARY 21 in sele...
02/13/2025

Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino pays another great tribute to Naples in . Opening FEBRUARY 21 in select theatres.

Fernanda Torres ❎ Eunice Paiva
02/13/2025

Fernanda Torres ❎ Eunice Paiva

"Marianne Jean-Baptiste delivers an acting tour-de-force" in Mike Leigh's latest feature . NOW on digital & on-demand.
02/12/2025

"Marianne Jean-Baptiste delivers an acting tour-de-force" in Mike Leigh's latest feature . NOW on digital & on-demand.

02/12/2025

The name on everyone's lips. opens in select theatres FEBRUARY 21.

02/12/2025

Sit. Stay. Witness "one of the great dog performances of the last decade" (The Film Stage) in the heartwarming and human story of unlikely companionship THE FRIEND, based on the New York Times bestselling novel. 🐾 Starring Bill Murray, Naomi Watts, and introducing Bing the Great Dane opens in Canadian theatres this spring!

02/11/2025

In 1976 Argentina, on the eve of a political revolution, a teacher and his students at an exclusive boys school are enlightened by an unusual guest.

Watch the trailer for starring Steve Coogan. Inspired by true events

: Fallen Soldier is "an excellent watch" — created and starring former Royal Marines Commandos — rent or buy NOW on dig...
02/11/2025

: Fallen Soldier is "an excellent watch" — created and starring former Royal Marines Commandos — rent or buy NOW on digital & on-demand.

02/11/2025

Mike Leigh reunites with Marianne Jean-Baptiste to create a compassionate look at modern family life. is NOW on digital & on-demand.

Thank you for making the biggest IMAX exclusive opening weekend for any music film EVER. Now playing exclusively in IM...
02/10/2025

Thank you for making the biggest IMAX exclusive opening weekend for any music film EVER. Now playing exclusively in IMAX. In theatres across Canada this FRIDAY!

" is a gloriously constructed auteurist driven work" — from Academy Award® winning director Paolo Sorrentino — opens in...
02/10/2025

" is a gloriously constructed auteurist driven work" — from Academy Award® winning director Paolo Sorrentino — opens in select Canadian cities starting FEBRUARY 21.

02/10/2025

The lived-in quality of the Paiva family home could only be achieved one way—really living in it.
Oscar® Best Picture nominee is NOW PLAYING in theatres across Canada.

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Toronto, ON
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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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Silent Zone | Official Trailer | Mongrel Media
Silent Zone | Official Trailer | Mongrel Media

A new take on the zombie. Matt Devere, Luca Papp, Nikolett Barabas, and Declan Hannigan star in #SilentZone — on digital & on-demand this MARCH.

Breathe in Napoli. Paolo Sorrentino’s sweeping love letter to his homeland, #PARTHENOPE opens in select Canadian theatres FEBRUARY 21.

On Swift Horses | Official Trailer | Mongrel Media
On Swift Horses | Official Trailer | Mongrel Media

How much would you gamble for love? ❤️ Watch the official trailer for #OnSwiftHorses starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi, Will Poulter, Sasha Calle, and Diego Calva. See it only in theatres APRIL 25.

Robert Plant reflects on the first time he heard John Bonham on the drums, with a never-before-heard interview with Bonham himself. Today is your last chance to catch #BecomingLedZeppelin in IMAX® — but opens in theatres across Canada TOMORROW.

The Friend | Official Trailer | Mongrel Media
The Friend | Official Trailer | Mongrel Media

Sit. Stay. Witness "one of the great dog performances of the last decade" (The Film Stage) in the heartwarming and human story of unlikely companionship THE FRIEND, based on the New York Times bestselling novel. 🐾 Starring Bill Murray, Naomi Watts, and introducing Bing the Great Dane opens in Canadian theatres this spring!

The Penguin Lessons | Official Trailer | Mongrel Media
The Penguin Lessons | Official Trailer | Mongrel Media

In 1976 Argentina, on the eve of a political revolution, a teacher and his students at an exclusive boys school are enlightened by an unusual guest. Watch the trailer for #ThePenguinLessons starring Steve Coogan. Inspired by true events

High Rollers | Official Trailer | Mongrel Media
High Rollers | Official Trailer | Mongrel Media

Everything is on the line. Nothing off the table. John Travolta returns as Mason Goddard in #HighRollers — on digital & on-demand MARCH 14.

KISS co-founder Paul Stanley shared what Led Zeppelin has meant to his career at the #BecomingLedZeppelin World Premiere— NOW PLAYING in IMAX®.

Pedro Almodóvar shares what has drawn him to such female-dominated projects over the years, culminating in #TheRoomNextDoor. Don't miss it in theatres NOW.

The lived-in quality of the Paiva family home could only be achieved one way—really living in it. Oscar® Best Picture nominee #ImStillHere is NOW PLAYING in theatres across Canada.

Only in IMAX® can you feel the: 🎶🎸🤘💥🎵🗣️🎤 #BecomingLedZeppelin opens this weekend in IMAX®.

Can you see the future out there? #Parthanope, a luscious new film from writer/director Paolo Sorrentino — see it in Canadian theatres starting FEBRUARY 21.

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Founded in 1994 by Hussain Amarshi, the company has built a reputation as an innovative Mongrel Media is a leading independent film distributor focused on bringing the best of local and world cinema to Canadian audiences.

The company has built a reputation as an innovative and distinct brand, with a discerning taste. The independent distributor has developed long-lasting relationships with filmmakers, industry professionals, exhibitors, retailers, e-tailers, and broadcasters. Mongrel Media prides itself on building bold and uniquely customized distribution strategies for each film, with Quebec distribution handled by Métropole Films. Mongrel has since launched a new division, Mongrel International – to represent films to the world market.