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The Fat and the Lean

6.1196115mMovieComedy

A small and thin barefoot slave (played by Polanski) plays a flute and beats a drum to entertain his large master who rocks in a rocking chair in front of his mansion. The slave jumps and leaps like a madman, wipes his master's brow, feeds…

DirectorRoman Polanski
WriterRoman Polanski
ProducersRoman Polanski·Jean-Pierre Rousseau

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Roman Polanski

AK
André Katelbach
the fat
RPRoman Polanski
Roman Polanski
the lean

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The Fat and the Lean — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Fat and the Lean?

The Fat and the Lean is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Fat and the Lean on Netflix?

No, The Fat and the Lean is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is The Fat and the Lean on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Fat and the Lean isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

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The Fat and the Lean is available on Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.