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This Must Be the Place

7.020111h 58mRMovieDrama

A bored, retired rock star living in Ireland sets out to find his dead father's tormentor, an ex-Nazi war criminal who is a refugee in the U.S.

DirectorPaolo Sorrentino
WritersPaolo Sorrentino·Umberto Contarello
ProducersAndrea Occhipinti·Nicola Giuliano

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Cast · Directed by Paolo Sorrentino

SPSean Penn
Sean Penn
Cheyenne
OFOlwen Fouéré
Olwen Fouéré
Mary's Mother
EHEve Hewson
Eve Hewson
Mary
JWJohnny Ward
Johnny Ward
Steven
SKSam Keeley
Sam Keeley
Desmond
DO
Danielle O'Brien
Supermarket Girl #1
MO
Margaret O'Reilly
Supermarket Girl #2
FMFrances McDormand
Frances McDormand
Jane
MO
Mairin O'Donovan
Old Lady in Bank
SDSimon Delaney
Simon Delaney
Jeffrey
JOJer O'Leary
Jer O'Leary
Old Man in Cemetary
MD
Master Deng
Chinese Tai Chi Teacher

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This Must Be the Place — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams This Must Be the Place?

This Must Be the Place is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and Starz in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is This Must Be the Place on Netflix?

No, This Must Be the Place is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels.

Is This Must Be the Place on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — This Must Be the Place is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch This Must Be the Place for free?

This Must Be the Place is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.