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The Public Woman

6.019841h 53mMovieDrama

An inexperienced young actress is invited to play a role in a film based on Dostoyevsky's 'The Possessed'. The film director, a Czech immigrant in Paris, takes over her life, and in a short time she is unable to draw the line between…

DirectorAndrzej Żuławski
WritersDominique Garnier·Andrzej Żuławski
ProducerRené Cleitman

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 7 other countries

The Public Woman isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and 3 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Andrzej Żuławski

VKValérie Kaprisky
Valérie Kaprisky
Ethel
FHFrancis Huster
Francis Huster
Lucas Kessling
LWLambert Wilson
Lambert Wilson
Milan Mliska
PBPatrick Bauchau
Patrick Bauchau
Ethel's Father
GPGisèle Pascal
Gisèle Pascal
Gertrude
RDRoger Dumas
Roger Dumas
André
DD
Diane Delor
Elena Mliska
JFJean-Paul Farré
Jean-Paul Farré
Pierre
OAOlivier Achard
Olivier Achard
1st Assistant Director
YAYveline Ailhaud
Yveline Ailhaud
Rachel
MAMichel Albertini
Michel Albertini
Maurice
MBMarianne Basler
Marianne Basler
Young Anarchist

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The Public Woman — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Public Woman?

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

Is The Public Woman on Netflix?

No, The Public Woman is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Public Woman on Amazon Prime Video?

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

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