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Playtime - Watch Legally and Safely

Playtime

Genre: Drama
Countries: United Kingdom,
Release Date: November 7, 2013
Year: 2013
Runtime:70 min
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follows six characters: the Artist, the Hedge Fund Manager, the Auctioneer, the House Worker, the Art Dealer, and the Reporter, exploring how each is affected by capital and the global financial crisis. The film features performances from highly acclaimed actors, including James Franco, Maggie Cheung, Mercedes Cabral, , Colin Salmon and Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson, along with world-famous auctioneer Simon de Pury, who plays himself. is set across three cities defined by their role in relation to capital: London, a city transformed by the deregulation of the banks; Reykjavik, where the 2008 global financial crisis began; and Dubai, one of the Middle East’s burgeoning financial markets. Part documentary and part fiction, the work follows six main protagonists - the Artist, the Hedge Fund Manager, the Auctioneer, the House Worker, the Art Dealer, and the Reporter - interconnecting figures in the world of art and finance with the real stories of individuals deeply affected by the crisis and the global flow of capital.

How to Watch Playtime Legally and Safely

If you want to stream Playtime through reputable and legal services, there are a few good options depending on where you are. Subscription platforms like HBO Max, Disney+, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV+ sometimes carry Playtime films or related DC titles—though availability depends on your country.

If you’d rather not commit to a subscription, there are ad‑supported, free (but legal) platforms such as Tubi, Pluto TV, Peacock or Crackle (where available in your region) that occasionally host superhero films.

Lastly, don’t forget about library‑linked streaming options like Kanopy or Hoopla (if your library or university is registered), and official uploads by film distributors on YouTube—these can also give you legal access to classic movies.

Mercedes Cabral     , Maggie Cheung     , James Franco