Movie

The Player

“Now More Than Ever!”

★ 7.2(954)19922h 4m

The Player is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Availability checked 16 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Robert Altman
Release date: 1992-05-08
Runtime: 2h 4m
Language: English
Box office: $21,706,101
Budget: $8,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Avenue Pictures

The Player — trailer

About The Player

The Player is a 1992 movie in the Mystery, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Robert Altman, starring Tim Robbins, Greta Scacchi and Fred Ward. It has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 954 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Player in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A Hollywood studio executive is being sent death threats by a writer whose script he rejected - but which one?

Cast

Tim Robbins

Griffin Mill

Greta Scacchi

June Gudmundsdottir

Fred Ward

Walter Stuckel

Whoopi Goldberg

Detective Avery

Peter Gallagher

Larry Levy

Brion James

Joel Levison

Cynthia Stevenson

Bonnie Sherow

Vincent D'Onofrio

David Kahane

Dean Stockwell

Andy Civella

Richard E. Grant

Tom Oakley

Sydney Pollack

Dick Mellen

Lyle Lovett

Detective DeLongpre

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookhomicidemovie businessblackmailscreenwriterhollywooddeath threatmovie mogulmovie studiostudio executiveappreciativebaffledharsh

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Player in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Player on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand.

Is The Player on Netflix?+

The Player is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV Channel.

How long is The Player?+

The Player has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

Who stars in The Player?+

The Player stars Tim Robbins, Greta Scacchi, Fred Ward, Whoopi Goldberg and Peter Gallagher.

When did The Player come out?+

The Player is a 1992 movie directed by Robert Altman.

What genre is The Player?+

The Player is Mystery, Drama, Thriller, Comedy and Crime film.

Who directed The Player?+

The Player was directed by Robert Altman.