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Playing Dead

5.420131h 44mMovieComedy

Jean, a forty-year-old struggling, out-of-work actor has hit rock bottom. Although open to any kind of work, he can't get a break. At the unemployment office, his counselor has a rather odd proposal: he can get a job helping the police…

DirectorJean-Paul Salomé
WriterJean-Paul Salomé
ProducersAnne Mathieu·Michel Saint-Jean

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 8 other countries

Playing Dead isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Belgium, Brazil, France, Italy and 4 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Jean-Paul Salomé

FDFrançois Damiens
François Damiens
Jean Renault
GNGéraldine Nakache
Géraldine Nakache
Noémie Desfontaines
LJLucien Jean-Baptiste
Lucien Jean-Baptiste
Lieutenant Lamy
ANAnne Le Ny
Anne Le Ny
Madame Jacky
NGNanou Garcia
Nanou Garcia
Zelda
CLCorentin Lobet
Corentin Lobet
Servaz
JHJudith Henry
Judith Henry
Caroline
JWJean-Marie Winling
Jean-Marie Winling
Michel Beauchatel
KAKévin Azaïs
Kévin Azaïs
Ludo

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Playing Dead — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Playing Dead?

Playing Dead isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Belgium, Brazil and Switzerland and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Playing Dead on Netflix?

No, Playing Dead is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Playing Dead on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Playing Dead isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Playing Dead for free?

Playing Dead isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.