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The Devil's Playground

6.419771h 47mPG-13MovieDrama

Australia, 1953. Thirteen-year-old Tom Allen attends a strict Catholic seminary for boys administered by De La Salle Brothers. The adolescent students and their adult instructors struggle deeply with sexual repression and religious doubt.

DirectorFred Schepisi
WriterFred Schepisi
ProducerFred Schepisi

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Cast · Directed by Fred Schepisi

ADArthur Dignam
Arthur Dignam
Brother Francine
NTNick Tate
Nick Tate
Brother Victor
SBSimon Burke
Simon Burke
Tom Allen
CM
Charles McCallum
Brother Sebastian
JF
John Frawley
Brother Celian
JDJohn Diedrich
John Diedrich
Fitz
ACAlan Cinis
Alan Cinis
Waite
RC
Rowan Currie
Casey
GP
Gary Pixton
Tomkin
MD
Michael David
Turner
WCWarren Coleman
Warren Coleman
Westaway
MG
Marc Gough
Brown

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The Devil's Playground — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Devil's Playground?

The Devil's Playground is streaming on Kanopy, Plex and Plex Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Devil's Playground on Netflix?

No, The Devil's Playground is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Plex.

Is The Devil's Playground on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Devil's Playground isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy and Plex instead.

Where can I watch The Devil's Playground for free?

The Devil's Playground is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Plex in United States.

Is The Devil's Playground based on a true story?

Yes — The Devil's Playground is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).