Playing Beatie Bow (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1986, Playing Beatie Bow is a fantasy and drama film directed by Donald Crombie, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Abigail Kirk was an ordinary enough sixteen year old growing up in todays Sydney. An intriguing chain of events finds Abigail, through some eerie time shift, transported back one hundred years after watching some children playing a scary game called Beatie Bow.
Who’s in it. Playing Beatie Bow stars Peter Phelps as Judah / Robert, Imogen Annesley as Abigail Kirk, Mouche Phillips as Beatie Bow and Nikki Coghill as Dovey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Playing Beatie Bow has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Playing Beatie Bow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Playing Beatie Bow tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Playing Beatie Bow (1986)?
- In GB, Playing Beatie Bow is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Playing Beatie Bow worth watching?
- Playing Beatie Bow holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Playing Beatie Bow?
- Playing Beatie Bow stars Peter Phelps, Imogen Annesley, Mouche Phillips, Nikki Coghill and Moya O'Sullivan.
- When was Playing Beatie Bow released?
- Playing Beatie Bow was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.