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The Bit Part

4.819871h 27mMovieDramaComedy

Career counsellor Michael Thornton decides to change his career and become an actor. He dreams of performing Shakespeare but ends up in a television ad where only his hands appear on camera. He finds a friend in actress Mary McAllister…

DirectorBrendan Maher
WritersSteve Vizard·Ian McFadyen
ProducersJohn Gauci·Peter Herbert

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Cast · Directed by Brendan Maher

CHChris Haywood
Chris Haywood
Michael Thornton
NKNicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman
Mary McAllister
JWJohn Wood
John Wood
John Bainbridge
KFKatrina Foster
Katrina Foster
Helen Thornton
MFMaurie Fields
Maurie Fields
Peter
BMBrian Mannix
Brian Mannix
Barry
DFDeborra-Lee Furness
Deborra-Lee Furness
Acting Teacher
MM
Maggie Miller
Molly
ME
Maureen Edwards
Bev Howard
KA
Kirk Alexander
Andy
JA
John Allan
Steve
RGReg Gorman
Reg Gorman
Scott

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The Bit Part — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Bit Part?

The Bit Part isn't streaming anywhere in India yet.

Is The Bit Part on Netflix?

No, The Bit Part is not on Netflix in India as of November 2026.

Is The Bit Part on Amazon Prime Video?

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The Bit Part isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Bit Part?

The Bit Part hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 8, 1987. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.