

Gallipoli
“From a place you never heard of...a story you'll never forget.”
Two Australian sprinters face the brutal realities of war when they are sent to fight in the Gallipoli campaign in the Ottoman Empire during World War I.
Where to watch Gallipoli in United States
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Where is Gallipoli streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | — |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
About Gallipoli
Gallipoli is a 1981 English-language war, history and drama film directed by Peter Weir. The cast is led by Mel Gibson, Mark Lee, Bill Kerr. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free.
Gallipoli was produced by R & R Films and Australian Film Commission and made in Australia. It was released on August 13, 1981, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $17 million worldwide.
- Director
- Peter Weir
- Writers
- Peter Weir, David Williamson
- Release date
- August 13, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Australia
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $17 million
- Production
- R & R Films, Australian Film Commission
Gallipoli cast & crew
Gallipoli was directed by Peter Weir and written by Peter Weir and David Williamson.
The cast features Mel Gibson as Frank Dunne, Mark Lee as Archy Hamilton, Bill Kerr as Jack, Harold Hopkins as Les McCann, Charles Lathalu Yunipingu as Zac, and Heath Harris as Stockman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tommaso Albinoni, cinematography is by Russell Boyd, and it was produced by Patricia Lovell and Robert Stigwood.
Is Gallipoli worth watching?
Gallipoli holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 542 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed war films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy war, history, and drama, Gallipoli is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Gallipoli
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Cast of Gallipoli

Mel Gibson
Frank Dunne

Mark Lee
Archy Hamilton

Bill Kerr
Jack

Harold Hopkins
Les McCann
Charles Lathalu Yunipingu
Zac

Heath Harris
Stockman
Ron Graham
Wallace Hamilton

Gerda Nicolson
Rose Hamilton

Robert Grubb
Billy

Tim McKenzie
Barney

David Argue
Snowy
Brian Anderson
Railway Foreman
Gallipoli — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Gallipoli in United States?
Gallipoli is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free in United States.
▸Is Gallipoli on Kanopy?
Yes — Gallipoli is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Gallipoli in?
Gallipoli is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Turkish, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Gallipoli?
Gallipoli runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is Gallipoli rated?
Gallipoli is rated PG. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 542 ratings.











