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Praying Mantis

6.219851h 53mMovieRomanceDramaCrime

A middle-aged professor's young bride and his assistant plan to commit a double murder disguised as a "Crime Passionel", but discover too late that one of their intended victims has become a fellow conspirator.

DirectorJack Gold
WriterPhilip Mackie
ProducersIan Warren·Dickie Bamber

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Cast · Directed by Jack Gold

JPJonathan Pryce
Jonathan Pryce
Christian Magny
CLCherie Lunghi
Cherie Lunghi
Beatrice Manceau
CSCarmen du Sautoy
Carmen du Sautoy
Vera Canova
KMKevin McNally
Kevin McNally
Bernard
DSDavid Schofield
David Schofield
Cafe Waiter
CSClive Swift
Clive Swift
Dr. Faure
JBJonathan Blake
Jonathan Blake
David
ACAnna Cropper
Anna Cropper
Gertrude
SB
Sarah Berger
Madeleine
RWRichard Warner
Richard Warner
Monsieur Magny
MW
Margaret Ward
Madame Magny
ABArthur Brauss
Arthur Brauss
Richter

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Praying Mantis — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Praying Mantis?

Praying Mantis isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Praying Mantis on Netflix?

No, Praying Mantis is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is Praying Mantis on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Praying Mantis isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Praying Mantis for free?

Praying Mantis 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 Praying Mantis?

Praying Mantis hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 28, 1985. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.