Movie

Playback

20121h 16m

Playback is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, FlixFling, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 June 2026.

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🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Pavel Kostomarov, Antoine Cattin
Release date: 2012-10-01
Runtime: 1h 16m
Language: Russian
Status: Released
Country: Russia

About Playback

Playback is a 2012 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Pavel Kostomarov and Antoine Cattin, starring Aleksei German. It has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Playback in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A portrait of the Russian filmmaker Alexei Guerman via an exploration of the making of his latest film, an adaptation of It Is Difficult to Be a God, a science-fiction novel by the Strougaski brothers, on which he has been working for several years, Hard to Be God explores the director's complex relationships with his crew, who he rules with a rod of iron. The film exposes the power relations of authority and the submission of a film crew to a director who is trying to change history, fight servitude and advocate freedom.

Cast

Aleksei German

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Playback in Canada?+

In Canada, Playback is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, FlixFling, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Playback on Netflix?+

Playback is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Playback?+

Playback has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

Who stars in Playback?+

Playback stars Aleksei German.

When did Playback come out?+

Playback is a 2012 movie directed by Pavel Kostomarov and Antoine Cattin.

What genre is Playback?+

Playback is Documentary film.

Who directed Playback?+

Playback was directed by Pavel Kostomarov and Antoine Cattin.