Playing for Time
1980, English. Directed by Daniel Mann & Joseph Sargent.
When a Jewish songstress is plucked from the stage and sent to Auschwitz, she and other musicians find themselves assigned to a terrible task—using their talents to soothe fellow prisoners who are sentenced to die in the gas chambers.
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Playing for Time isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 September 1980.
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- Released
- 30 September 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Arthur Miller
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What Playing for Time is based on
Playing for Time is adapted from a memoir or autobiography.
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Playing for Time: quick answers
Is Playing for Time worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Playing for Time?
Playing for Time runs 150 minutes (2h 30m).
Does Playing for Time have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Playing for Time. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Playing for Time parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Playing for Time yet.
Which OTT platform is Playing for Time on?
Playing for Time isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 September 1980. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Playing for Time?
If you liked Playing for Time, try Maria, Oslo, All Eyez on Me.
Who directed Playing for Time?
Playing for Time (1980) was directed by Daniel Mann and Joseph Sargent and stars Vanessa Redgrave, Jane Alexander, Maud Adams.
What is Playing for Time based on?
Playing for Time is adapted from a memoir or autobiography.