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Play Things

19761h Movie

A young man volunteers to work with a children's play group in a deprived London area. Adapted by Peter Prince from his own novel.

DirectorStephen Frears
WriterPeter Prince
ProducerInnes Lloyd

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Cast · Directed by Stephen Frears

JPJonathan Pryce
Jonathan Pryce
Playleader
NHNigel Hawthorne
Nigel Hawthorne
Tenby
CCColin Campbell
Colin Campbell
Straker
THTony Haygarth
Tony Haygarth
Art Riley
MEMichael Elphick
Michael Elphick
Frank
HB
Heinz Burt
Gordon
MS
Maureen Sweeney
Isobel
LI
Lindsay Ingram
Portia
SRSandy Ratcliff
Sandy Ratcliff
Alice
MB
Mr. Super Bad
Harmon's Uncle
TLTrevor Laird
Trevor Laird
Harmon
BC
Billy Colvill
Collins

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Play Things — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Play Things?

Play Things isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Play Things on Netflix?

No, Play Things is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Play Things on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Play Things isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Play Things for free?

Play Things 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 Things?

Play Things hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 25, 1976. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.