Australia
“Welcome to Australia!”
Set in northern Australia before World War II, an English aristocrat who inherits a sprawling ranch reluctantly pacts with a stock-man in order to protect her new property from a takeover plot. As the pair drive 2,000 head of cattle over unforgiving landscape, they experience the bombing of Darwin by Japanese forces firsthand.
Where to watch Australia in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Australia there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Australia streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Disney Plus, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | wavve |
About Australia
Australia is a 2008 English-language adventure, romance and drama film directed by Baz Luhrmann. The cast is led by Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Essie Davis. It has a runtime of 2h 45m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 2500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Australia was produced by Bazmark, 20th Century Fox, and Dune Entertainment and made in Australia and United Kingdom. It was released on November 18, 2008, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $130 million, it went on to gross $212 million worldwide.
- Director
- Baz Luhrmann
- Writers
- Baz Luhrmann, Stuart Beattie, Ronald Harwood
- Release date
- November 18, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $130 million
- Box office
- $212 million
- Production
- Bazmark, 20th Century Fox, Dune Entertainment
Australia cast & crew
Australia was directed by Baz Luhrmann and written by Baz Luhrmann, Stuart Beattie, and Ronald Harwood.
The cast features Nicole Kidman as Lady Sarah Ashley, Hugh Jackman as The Drover, Essie Davis as Katherine, David Wenham as Neil Fletcher, Bryan Brown as King Carney, and David Gulpilil as King George.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Hirschfelder, cinematography is by Mandy Walker, and it was produced by Catherine Martin and Paul Watters.
Is Australia worth watching?
Australia holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 2,454 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 2h 45m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy adventure, romance, and drama, Australia is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Australia
Australia isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Australia
Nicole Kidman
Lady Sarah Ashley
Hugh Jackman
The Drover
Essie Davis
Katherine
David Wenham
Neil Fletcher
Bryan Brown
King Carney
David Gulpilil
King George
John Jarratt
Sergeant
Shea Adams
Carney Boy
Nathin Art Butler
Carney Boy
John Walton
Carney Boy
Nigel Harbach
Carney Boy
Eddie Baroo
Bull
Australia — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Australia in United States?
Australia is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Australia in?
Australia is originally in English, with audio tracks including Mandarin, Japanese, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Australia?
Australia runs 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).
▸What is Australia rated?
Australia is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 2,454 ratings.
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