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Play It as It Lays

6.119721h 39mRMovieDrama

Burned-out B-movie actress Maria, depressed and frustrated with her loveless marriage to an ambitious film director, Carter Lang, who would rather work on his career than on his relationship with her, numbs herself with drugs and sex with…

DirectorFrank Perry
WritersJoan Didion·John Gregory Dunne
ProducersFrank Perry·Dominick Dunne

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Cast · Directed by Frank Perry

TWTuesday Weld
Tuesday Weld
Maria Wyeth Lang
APAnthony Perkins
Anthony Perkins
B.Z.
ARAdam Roarke
Adam Roarke
Carter Lang
TGTammy Grimes
Tammy Grimes
Helene
RFRuth Ford
Ruth Ford
Carlotta
EFEddie Firestone
Eddie Firestone
Benny Austin
DEDiana Ewing
Diana Ewing
Susannah
PLPaul Lambert
Paul Lambert
Larry Kulik
CMChuck McCann
Chuck McCann
Abortionist's Assistant
SDSevern Darden
Severn Darden
Hypnotist
TYTony Young
Tony Young
Johnny Waters
RARichard Anderson
Richard Anderson
Les Goodwin

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Play It as It Lays — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Play It as It Lays?

Play It as It Lays isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Play It as It Lays on Netflix?

No, Play It as It Lays is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Play It as It Lays on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Play It as It Lays isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Play It as It Lays for free?

Play It as It Lays isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Play It as It Lays?

Play It as It Lays hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 7, 1972. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.