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The Playboy of the Western World

6.319621h 40mNRMovieComedy

A quiet little village, and especially a pretty young woman, falls under the spell of a charming, somewhat roguish stranger who suddenly appears one day.

DirectorBrian Desmond Hurst
WritersJohn Millington Synge·Roland Kibbee
ProducersMichael Killanin·Brendan Smith

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Brian Desmond Hurst

SMSiobhán McKenna
Siobhán McKenna
Pegeen Mike
GRGary Raymond
Gary Raymond
The Playboy (Christy Mahon)
EM
Elspeth March
Widow Quin
MO
Michael O'Brian
Shawn Keogh
LRLiam Redmond
Liam Redmond
Michael James
JWJohn Welsh
John Welsh
Philly Cullen
FO
Finnuala O'Shannon
Sara
BCBrendan Cauldwell
Brendan Cauldwell
Jimmy Farrell
AB
Anne Brogan
Nelly

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The Playboy of the Western World — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Playboy of the Western World?

The Playboy of the Western World isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Playboy of the Western World on Netflix?

No, The Playboy of the Western World is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Playboy of the Western World isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Playboy of the Western World isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.