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Saipan

6.120251h 30mRMovieDramaHistory

On the eve of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Irish captain Roy Keane forfeits his place in the squad at the team's preparation base in Saipan, following a heated disagreement with manager Mick McCarthy.

DirectorsGlenn Leyburn·Lisa Barros D'Sa
WriterPaul Fraser
ProducersJohn Keville·Trevor Birney

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Glenn Leyburn

ÉHÉanna Hardwicke
Éanna Hardwicke
Roy Keane
SCSteve Coogan
Steve Coogan
Mick McCarthy
ALAlice Lowe
Alice Lowe
Fiona McCarthy
PMPeter McDonald
Peter McDonald
Mick Byrne
HCHarriet Cains
Harriet Cains
Theresa Keane
JBJamie Beamish
Jamie Beamish
Dickie Moloney
AMAlex Murphy
Alex Murphy
Eddy Power
OCOliver Coopersmith
Oliver Coopersmith
Jason McAteer
JHJack Hickey
Jack Hickey
Niall Quinn
AHAoife Hinds
Aoife Hinds
Karen
SJStephen Jones
Stephen Jones
Liam
NMNiall McNamee
Niall McNamee
Alan Kelly

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Saipan — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Saipan?

Saipan is streaming on MUBI in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Saipan on Netflix?

No, Saipan is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on MUBI.

Is Saipan on Amazon Prime Video?

Saipan isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Saipan for free?

Saipan is available on MUBI in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Saipan based on a true story?

Yes — Saipan is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).