Al Purdy Was Here_
The story of Canada's leading poet and the A-Frame cabin he built. Now Canada's leading musicians and artists come together to tell the tale of Al Purdy.
Starring
Margaret Atwood, Bruce Cockburn, Leonard Cohen
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Al Purdy Was Here was released 11 years ago in 2015.
Overview
The story of Canada's leading poet and the A-Frame cabin he built. Now Canada's leading musicians and artists come together to tell the tale of Al Purdy.
Al Purdy Was Here: 2015 film by Brian D. Johnson.
CAST (7)
Margaret Atwood
Bruce Cockburn
Leonard Cohen
(voice)
AP
Al Purdy
(archive footage)
EP
Eurithe Purdy
Michael Ondaatje
(voice)
JZ
Jesse Zubot
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Country
Rating
5.0/10 (3 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Al Purdy Was Here about?
The story of Canada's leading poet and the A-Frame cabin he built. Now Canada's leading musicians and artists come together to tell the tale of Al Purdy.
How long is Al Purdy Was Here?
Al Purdy Was Here has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in Al Purdy Was Here?
The cast of Al Purdy Was Here includes Margaret Atwood, Bruce Cockburn, Leonard Cohen, Al Purdy, Eurithe Purdy.
What is the rating of Al Purdy Was Here?
Al Purdy Was Here has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.