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The Player

7.219922h 4mRMovieMysteryDramaThriller

A Hollywood studio executive is being sent death threats by a writer whose script he rejected - but which one?

DirectorRobert Altman
WriterMichael Tolkin
ProducersCary Brokaw·David Brown

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Cast · Directed by Robert Altman

TRTim Robbins
Tim Robbins
Griffin Mill
GSGreta Scacchi
Greta Scacchi
June Gudmundsdottir
FWFred Ward
Fred Ward
Walter Stuckel
WGWhoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Detective Avery
PGPeter Gallagher
Peter Gallagher
Larry Levy
BJBrion James
Brion James
Joel Levison
CSCynthia Stevenson
Cynthia Stevenson
Bonnie Sherow
VDVincent D'Onofrio
Vincent D'Onofrio
David Kahane
DSDean Stockwell
Dean Stockwell
Andy Civella
RGRichard E. Grant
Richard E. Grant
Tom Oakley
SPSydney Pollack
Sydney Pollack
Dick Mellen
LLLyle Lovett
Lyle Lovett
Detective DeLongpre

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The Player — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Player?

The Player isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Player on Netflix?

No, The Player is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Player on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Player for free?

The Player isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.