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The Insect Play

7.019391h 30mMovieMusicDrama

A tramp falls asleep in the woods. He dreams of observing a range of insects that stand in for various human characteristics in terms of their lifestyle and morality: the flighty, vain butterfly, the obsequious, self-serving dung beetle,…

DirectorStephen Thomas
WritersKarel Čapek·Josef Čapek
ProducerStephen Thomas

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Cast · Directed by Stephen Thomas

WG
Wilfrid Grantham
The Lepidopterist / First Snail
EWEdmund Willard
Edmund Willard
The Tranp
PS
Pamela Standish
The Chrysalis
FB
Frank Birch
Mr. Beetle / Commander of the Yellows
MOMaire O'Neill
Maire O'Neill
Mrs. Beetle / Philanthropist
CP
Charles Peters
Robber Beetle/Journalist
RL
Rupert Bruce Lockhart
The Ichneumon Fly / Inventor
SK
Sheila Kay
The Larva
LFLeslie French
Leslie French
Mr. Cricket / Second Snail
WTWendy Toye
Wendy Toye
Mrs. Cricket
WF
Wilfred Franks
The Blind Ant Timekeeper
GW
Geoffrey Wincott
The Parasite

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The Insect Play — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Insect Play?

The Insect Play isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Insect Play on Netflix?

No, The Insect Play is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Insect Play on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Insect Play for free?

The Insect Play 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 The Insect Play?

The Insect Play hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 17, 1939. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.