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The Silent Playground

5.319631h 22mMovieThriller

Police hunt for mental hospital out patient Simon Lacey, who has been unwittingly handing out barbiturates to children as sweets.

DirectorStanley Goulder
WriterStanley Goulder
ProducerGeorge Mills

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Cast · Directed by Stanley Goulder

BABernard Archard
Bernard Archard
Insp. Duffy
JAJean Anderson
Jean Anderson
Mrs. Lacey
RCRoland Curram
Roland Curram
Simon Lacey
EMEllen McIntosh
Ellen McIntosh
Mavis Nugent
JRJohn Ronane
John Ronane
Alan
DLDesmond Llewelyn
Desmond Llewelyn
Dr. Green
RG
Rowena Gregory
Jane Wilson
BB
Basil Beale
Sgt. Clark
CM
Cheryl Molineaux
Ruby
MBMichael Byrne
Michael Byrne
Roger
MN
Malya Nappi
Mrs. Rosati
MF
Margaret Flint
Mrs. Fairgrove

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The Silent Playground — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Silent Playground?

The Silent Playground isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Silent Playground on Netflix?

No, The Silent Playground is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Silent Playground on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Silent Playground for free?

The Silent Playground 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 Silent Playground?

The Silent Playground hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 18, 1964. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.