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6.820111h 58mMovieDramaCrime

In central Gothenburg, Sweden, a group of boys, aged 12-14, robbed other children on about 40 occasions between 2006 and 2008. The thieves used an elaborate scheme called the 'little brother number' or 'brother trick', involving advanced role-play and gang rhetoric rather than physical violence.

DirectorRuben Östlund
WritersRuben Östlund·Erik Hemmendorff
ProducersPeter Possne·Alexander Bohr

Where to watch

Curzon Amazon ChannelCurzon Amazon Channel
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ruben Östlund

AA
Anas Abdirahman
Anas
SB
Sebastian Blyckert
Sebastian
YD
Yannick Diakité
Yannick
KVKevin Vaz
Kevin Vaz
Kevin
JO
John Ortiz
John
AH
Abdiaziz Hilowle
Abdi
SH
Sebastian Hegmar
Alex
NM
Nana Manu
Nana
JO
Jacob Ottander
Boy in Mall
HT
Herman Troeng
Boy in Mall
TÅ
Tobias Åkesson
Train Attendant
PJ
Peggy Johansson
Train Attendant

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Play — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Play?

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

Is Play on Netflix?

No, Play is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Curzon.

Is Play on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Play for free?

Play is available on Curzon in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Play based on a true story?

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