Rivals: The 4 Nations Face-Off

2026 1h 29m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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In early February 2025, the world’s top hockey nations, including Canada, Finland, Sweden and the U.S., came together to pit their best players against each other in the 4 Nations Face-Off. The tournament replaced the NHL’s annual All-Star game and offered a chance for players to wear their national colours and assert their hockey dominance. None more so than Canada and the U.S. For decades, each team has staked a claim as “world’s best,” but as the first puck dropped, things were more heated than normal.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Connor McDavid
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P.K. Subban
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Chris Cuthbert
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Matthew Tkachuk
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Brady Tkachuk
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Brad Marchand
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Chantal Kreviazuk
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Justin Trudeau
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Yon Motskin
Languages: English
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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89 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Yon Motskin, shot by Jesse McCracken. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Rosella Tursi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Connor McDavid and P.K. Subban and Chris Cuthbert carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt39151176 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Yon Motskin directs. Jesse McCracken behind the camera. Rosella Tursi cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English.

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189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Yon Motskin, shot by Jesse McCracken. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Rosella Tursi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Connor McDavid and P.K. Subban and Chris Cuthbert carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt39151176 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.