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The 3 Penny Opera

7.119311h 52mMovieMusicCrime

In London at the turn of the century, underworld kingpin Mack the Knife marries Polly Peachum without the knowledge of her father, the equally enterprising 'king of the beggars'.

DirectorG.W. Pabst

WritersBertolt Brecht·Béla Balázs

ProducerSeymour Nebenzal

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Not available in Australia

Streaming in 5 other countries

The 3 Penny Opera isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Austria, Canada, Germany, Switzerland and 1 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by G.W. Pabst

Mackie Messer's Gang Member

Gustav Püttjer

Mackie Messer's Gang Member

Oskar Höcker

Mackie Messer's Gang Member

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The 3 Penny Opera — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The 3 Penny Opera?

The 3 Penny Opera isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Austria, Canada and Switzerland and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The 3 Penny Opera on Netflix?

No, The 3 Penny Opera is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The 3 Penny Opera on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The 3 Penny Opera isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The 3 Penny Opera for free?

The 3 Penny Opera isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.