PlayTime
“An incomparable spectacle.”
Clumsy Monsieur Hulot finds himself perplexed by the intimidating complexity of a gadget-filled Paris. He attempts to meet with a business contact but soon becomes lost. His roundabout journey parallels that of an American tourist, and as they weave through the inventive urban environment, they intermittently meet, developing an interest in one another. They eventually get together at a chaotic restaurant, along with several other quirky characters.
Where to watch PlayTime in United States
Can I watch PlayTime in United States? Yes — you can stream PlayTime in United States on Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Kanopy
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open PlayTime there. Availability last verified on October 20, 2026.
Where is PlayTime streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | MUBI, Beamafilm, MUBI Amazon Channel | JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | Filmin, Tivify | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About PlayTime
PlayTime is a 1967 French-language comedy film directed by Jacques Tati. The cast is led by Jacques Tati, Barbara Dennek, Rita Maiden. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
PlayTime was produced by Jolly Film and Specta Films and made in France and Italy. It was released on December 13, 1967.
- Director
- Jacques Tati
- Writers
- Jacques Lagrange, Jacques Tati, Art Buchwald
- Release date
- December 13, 1967
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Jolly Film, Specta Films
PlayTime cast & crew
PlayTime was directed by Jacques Tati and written by Jacques Lagrange, Jacques Tati, and Art Buchwald.
The cast features Jacques Tati as Monsieur Hulot, Barbara Dennek as Young Tourist, Rita Maiden as Mr. Schultz's Companion, France Rumilly as Woman Selling Eyeglasses, France Delahalle as Shopper in Department Store, and Valérie Camille as Mr. Lacs's Secretary.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Francis Lemarque, cinematography is by Jean Badal, and it was produced by Bernard Maurice.
Is PlayTime worth watching?
PlayTime holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 704 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, PlayTime is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch PlayTime
In United States, you can stream PlayTime on Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of PlayTime
Jacques Tati
Monsieur Hulot
Barbara Dennek
Young Tourist
Rita Maiden
Mr. Schultz's Companion
France Rumilly
Woman Selling Eyeglasses
France Delahalle
Shopper in Department Store
Valérie Camille
Mr. Lacs's Secretary
Erika Dentzler
Mme. Giffard
Nicole Ray
Singer
Yvette Ducreux
Hat Check Girl
Nathalie Jem
Customer of the Royal Garden
Jacqueline Lecomte
Young Tourist's Friend
Olivia Poli
Customer of the Royal Garden
PlayTime — FAQs
▸Where can I watch PlayTime in United States?
PlayTime is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is PlayTime on Kanopy?
Yes — PlayTime is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is PlayTime in?
PlayTime is originally in French, with audio tracks including German, French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is PlayTime?
PlayTime runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is PlayTime rated?
It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 704 ratings.
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