

The Sapphires
“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.
Where to watch The Sapphires in United States
Click a service to open The Sapphires there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Sapphires streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV, Plex | Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FlimmerkisteTV Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Japan | FOD | Amazon 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
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.
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.
Rate & review
Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.
Cast of The Sapphires

Chris O'Dowd
Dave Lovelace

Deborah Mailman
Gail

Jessica Mauboy
Julie

Shari Sebbens
Kay

Miranda Tapsell
Cynthia

Tory Kittles
Robby

Don Battee
Myron

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.











