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The Number 23

6.420071h 37mMA 15+MovieThrillerMysteryCrime

Animal control officer Walter Sparrow becomes obsessed with a novel that he believes was written about him, as more and more similarities between himself and his literary alter ego seem to arise.

DirectorJoel Schumacher
WriterFernley Phillips
ProducersBeau Flynn·Tripp Vinson

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Joel Schumacher

JCJim Carrey
Jim Carrey
Walter Sparrow / Fingerling
VMVirginia Madsen
Virginia Madsen
Agatha Sparrow / Fabrizia
LLLogan Lerman
Logan Lerman
Robin Sparrow
DHDanny Huston
Danny Huston
Isaac French / Dr. Miles Phoenix
LCLynn Collins
Lynn Collins
Suicide Blonde / Mrs. Dobkins / Young Fingerling's Mother
RMRhona Mitra
Rhona Mitra
Laura Tollins
MPMark Pellegrino
Mark Pellegrino
Kyle Finch
ELEd Lauter
Ed Lauter
Father Sebastian
DS
David Stifel
Hotel Clerk
CSCorey Stoll
Corey Stoll
Sergeant Burns
BCBud Cort
Bud Cort
Dr. Sirius Leary
MAMichelle Arthur
Michelle Arthur
Sybil

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The Number 23 — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Number 23?

The Number 23 isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Number 23 on Netflix?

No, The Number 23 is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Number 23 on Amazon Prime Video?

The Number 23 isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Number 23 for free?

The Number 23 isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.