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Only Make Believe

10.019731h 14mMovieDramaTV Movie

Playwright Christopher Hudson finds his medical problem hinders his writing. He employs secretary Sandra George and dictates his new play to her, but tensions soon develop between the two. As Hudson creates, scenes from his play are…

DirectorRobert Knights
WriterDennis Potter
ProducerGraeme MacDonald

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Cast · Directed by Robert Knights

KBKeith Barron
Keith Barron
Christopher Hudson
GHGeorgina Hale
Georgina Hale
Sandra George
RCRowena Cooper
Rowena Cooper
Cynthia Nicholls
AAAlun Armstrong
Alun Armstrong
Michael Biddle
GPGeoffrey Palmer
Geoffrey Palmer
Richard Nicholls

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Only Make Believe — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Only Make Believe?

Only Make Believe isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Only Make Believe on Netflix?

No, Only Make Believe is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026.

Is Only Make Believe on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Only Make Believe isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Only Make Believe for free?

Only Make Believe isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Only Make Believe?

Only Make Believe hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 2, 1973. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.