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Lives of Performers

6.519721h 30mMovieDrama

Embodying Rainer’s aesthetic rigor and wit, the film combines fiction and documentary, script readings, dance snippets, still photos, and tableaux vivants to explore issues of power and gender that influence the emotional lives of her performers.

DirectorYvonne Rainer
WriterYvonne Rainer

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 1 other country

Lives of Performers isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Yvonne Rainer

JEJohn Erdman
John Erdman
VS
Valda Setterfield
SS
Shirley Soffer
FT
Fernando Torm
YRYvonne Rainer
Yvonne Rainer

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Lives of Performers — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Lives of Performers?

Lives of Performers isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Lives of Performers on Netflix?

No, Lives of Performers is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Lives of Performers on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Lives of Performers isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Lives of Performers for free?

Lives of Performers isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.