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The Understudy

20121h 41mMovieComedyDrama

A perennial understudy takes matters into her own hands to achieve fame at any price.

DirectorsDavid Conolly·Hannah Davis
WritersHannah Davis·David Conolly
ProducersCerise Hallam Larkin·Jean Boht

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by David Conolly

Marin Ireland
Marin Ireland
Rebecca
Paul Sparks
Paul Sparks
Bobby
Aasif Mandvi
Aasif Mandvi
Sarfras
Richard Kind
Richard Kind
Ian
Tom Wopat
Tom Wopat
Detective Jones
Gloria Reuben
Gloria Reuben
Greta
Reiko Aylesworth
Reiko Aylesworth
Kinsky
Kerry Bishé
Kerry Bishé
April
Scott Cohen
Scott Cohen
Jonny
Myra Lucretia Taylor
Myra Lucretia Taylor
Lara
Sakina Jaffrey
Sakina Jaffrey
Nurse
John Thomas Waite
John Thomas Waite
Thaddeus Battersby

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Which OTT platform streams The Understudy?

The Understudy isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Understudy on Netflix?

No, The Understudy is not on Netflix in Australia as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is The Understudy on Amazon Prime Video?

The Understudy 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 Understudy for free?

The Understudy isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.