Tight Lettuce

Tight Lettuce (2026)



10.0 2026 96 min —

Director: Harrison Houde

Cast: Dakota Daulby, Emmanuel Bilodeau, Christie Burke, Maxim Roy, France Castel

Comedy Drama
A young man picks up a camera to chronicle his father’s battle with addiction, clinging to the hope of capturing a recovery. But as he gives up more and more of his own life to pull his father back from the edge, he faces a brutal question: how much of himself is he willing to lose for someone who might not even want to be saved?

More About This Film

Tight Lettuce is a Canadian comedy-drama inspired by a true story and centered on the complicated bond between a son and his father. Joel works in construction while trying to cope with his father's devastating addiction, documenting his father's struggle in the hope that the record might encourage him to change.

The film balances painful subject matter with dark humor, focusing on family loyalty, addiction, denial, and the limits of what one person can do to help someone they love. Set near the Ontario-Quebec border, the bilingual production combines English and French dialogue with an ensemble of established Canadian performers.

  • Harrison Houde directed the film and co-wrote it with Dakota Daulby.
  • The film is Houde's feature directorial debut.
  • Dakota Daulby plays Joel, while Emmanuel Bilodeau plays his father, Bodo.
  • The film had its world premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival in July 2026.
  • Vital Distribution released the film theatrically in Canada on August 7, 2026.

Where to Watch

Tight Lettuce opened in Canadian cinemas on August 7, 2026, with wider digital availability dependent on the distributor's rollout.