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Playing for Time

6.919802h 30mMovieDramaMusicHistory

When a Jewish songstress is plucked from the stage and sent to Auschwitz, she and other musicians find themselves assigned to a terrible task—using their talents to soothe fellow prisoners who are sentenced to die in the gas chambers.

DirectorsDaniel Mann·Joseph Sargent
WritersArthur Miller·Fania Fénelon
ProducersJohn E. Quill·Bernard Sofronski

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 1 other country

Playing for Time isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Spain. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Daniel Mann

VRVanessa Redgrave
Vanessa Redgrave
Fania Fenelon
JAJane Alexander
Jane Alexander
Alma Rose
MAMaud Adams
Maud Adams
Mala
CBChristine Baranski
Christine Baranski
Olga
RBRobin Bartlett
Robin Bartlett
Etalina
MBMarisa Berenson
Marisa Berenson
Elzvieta
VBVerna Bloom
Verna Bloom
Paulette
DH
Donna Haley
Katrina
LHLenore Harris
Lenore Harris
Charlotte
MK
Mady Kaplan
Varya
WLWill Lee
Will Lee
Shmuel
ATAnna Thomson
Anna Thomson
Michou

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Playing for Time — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Playing for Time?

Playing for Time isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Spain. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Playing for Time on Netflix?

No, Playing for Time is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Playing for Time on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Playing for Time isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Playing for Time for free?

Playing for Time isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is Playing for Time based on a true story?

Yes — Playing for Time is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).