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The Sapphires

2012·Movie·PG-13·103 min·6.8(222)

Follow your heart. Discover your soul.

It's 1968, and four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship, and war when they entertain the US troops in Vietnam as singing group The Sapphires.

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Where to watch The Sapphires in United States

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Where is The Sapphires streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesKanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaApple TV Store
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaHoopla, Tubi TV, PlexGoogle Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube
AustraliaJustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Fetch TV
GermanyAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FlimmerkisteTV Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store
FranceMolotov TV
SpainLionsgate+ Amazon ChannelsAmazon Video
BrazilAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
JapanFODAmazon Video, Apple TV Store

About The Sapphires

The Sapphires is a 2012 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Wayne Blair. The cast is led by Chris O'Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome.

The Sapphires was produced by Goalpost Pictures and made in Australia. It was released on August 8, 2012, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $9 million, it went on to gross $20 million worldwide.

Director
Wayne Blair
Writers
Tony Briggs, Keith Thompson
Release date
August 8, 2012
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
Australia
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$20 million
Production
Goalpost Pictures
#vietnam war#saigon#musical#biography#based on true story#girl group#indigenous australians#australian aboriginal#mother child separation#stolen generation#1960s#aborigine#soul music#ho chi minh

The Sapphires cast & crew

The Sapphires was directed by Wayne Blair and written by Tony Briggs and Keith Thompson.

The cast features Chris O'Dowd as Dave Lovelace, Deborah Mailman as Gail, Jessica Mauboy as Julie, Shari Sebbens as Kay, Miranda Tapsell as Cynthia, and Tory Kittles as Robby.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cezary Skubiszewski, cinematography is by Warwick Thornton, and it was produced by Soon Kie Lee and Bob Weinstein.

Is The Sapphires worth watching?

The Sapphires holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 222 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy and drama, The Sapphires is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Sapphires

In United States, you can stream The Sapphires on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Fandango at Home Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of The Sapphires

Chris O'Dowd

Chris O'Dowd

Dave Lovelace

Deborah Mailman

Deborah Mailman

Gail

Jessica Mauboy

Jessica Mauboy

Julie

Shari Sebbens

Shari Sebbens

Kay

Miranda Tapsell

Miranda Tapsell

Cynthia

Tory Kittles

Tory Kittles

Robby

Don Battee

Don Battee

Myron

Eka Darville

Eka Darville

Hendo

The Sapphires — FAQs

Where can I watch The Sapphires in United States?

The Sapphires is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel in United States.

Is The Sapphires on Kanopy?

Yes — The Sapphires is currently available on Kanopy in United States.

What language is The Sapphires in?

The Sapphires is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Sapphires?

The Sapphires runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).

What is The Sapphires rated?

The Sapphires is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 222 ratings.

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