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Don't Play Us Cheap

6.019731h 42mMovieRomanceComedyMusic

As an African American family and friends gather in an apartment for a house party, two mischief-making devil-bats take human form in order to break up the party.

DirectorMelvin Van Peebles
WriterMelvin Van Peebles

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Cast · Directed by Melvin Van Peebles

EREsther Rolle
Esther Rolle
Miss Maybell
AL
Avon Long
Brother Dave
MKMabel King
Mabel King
Mrs. Bowser
RHRhetta Hughes
Rhetta Hughes
Earnestine
FC
Frank Carey
Mr. Johnson
TA
Thomas Anderson
Mr. Percy
RD
Robert Dunn
Mr. Bowser
JL
Jay Van Leer
Mrs. Johnson (as Jay Vanleer)
JA
Joshie Jo Armstead
Mrs. Washington
JJ
Joe Keyes Jr.
Trinity (as Joseph Keyes)
GM
George "Ooppee" McCurn
Mr. Washington
NB
Nate Barnett
Guest

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Don't Play Us Cheap — streaming FAQ

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Don't Play Us Cheap is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Don't Play Us Cheap is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

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