The Playboy of the Western World
1962, English. Directed by Brian Desmond Hurst.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
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- Released
- 31 December 1962
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- John Millington Synge, Brian Desmond Hurst, Roland Kibbee
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The Playboy of the Western World: quick answers
Is The Playboy of the Western World worth watching?
The Playboy of the Western World doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Playboy of the Western World?
The Playboy of the Western World runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Playboy of the Western World have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Playboy of the Western World. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Playboy of the Western World parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Playboy of the Western World is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Playboy of the Western World on?
The Playboy of the Western World isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 December 1962. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Playboy of the Western World?
If you liked The Playboy of the Western World, try Good Neighbor Sam, Why Worry?, Mr. Bones.
Who directed The Playboy of the Western World?
The Playboy of the Western World (1962) was directed by Brian Desmond Hurst and stars Siobhán McKenna, Gary Raymond, Elspeth March.