# Where to watch Playing the Fool (2000) in the UK

> Playing the Fool (2000) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 5 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2000  
**Runtime:** 24 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 5 May 2026 (2026-05-05T18:56:31.929Z)  

## Synopsis

Documentary following the controversy engendered by his 1988 film THE IDIOTS, which showed a group of middle class people pretending to be mentally impaired. Disabled people confront film director Lars von Trier about his view that anything can be shwon in film, arguing that it reinforces stereotypes of the disabled

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Playing the Fool in the UK?**

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## Sources

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