

TV series
American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story
2017, English, on Prime Video.
A fascinating docuseries chronicling Playboy magazine’s charismatic founder, Hugh Hefner, and his impact on global culture. Told from his unique perspective with never-before-seen footage from his private archive, discover the captivating story about the man behind the bunny.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 46 min
- Status
- Ended in 2017
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5.8/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story
American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E10: My Way
Aired 7 April 2017
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Hugh HefnerHimself · 10 ep
- Matt WhelanHugh Hefner · 10 ep
- Shara ConnollyBarbi Benton · 10 ep
- Joy BuckleMarilyn Cole · 10 ep
- Adam Jonas SegallerA.C. Spectrosky · 10 ep
- Ella BecroftMillie Hefner · 10 ep
- Laura ThompsonChristie Hefner · 10 ep
- Ian BellArt Paul · 10 ep
- Dominique BelaBetty Conklin · 10 ep
- Beth KayesGrace Hefner · 10 ep
- Morgan BradleyJessica · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 7 April 2017
- Last aired
- 7 April 2017
- Network
- Prime Video
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- TV-MA
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American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story: quick answers
Is American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story are there?
American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story has 1 season and 10 episodes, about 46 minutes each.
Is American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story finished?
Yes. American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story ended in 2017, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story on?
American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story?
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