The Year of Living Dangerously
“A love caught in the fire of revolution.”
A young Australian reporter tries to navigate the political turmoil of Indonesia during the rule of President Sukarno with the help of a diminutive photographer.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Looke, Oldflix, Looke Amazon Channel, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Year of Living Dangerously
The Year of Living Dangerously is a 1982 English-language romance and drama film directed by Peter Weir. The cast is led by Mel Gibson, Sigourney Weaver, Linda Hunt. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube Free.
The Year of Living Dangerously was produced by McElroy & McElroy, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and Freddie Fields Productions and made in Australia and United States of America. It was released on December 17, 1982, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $13 million worldwide.
- Director
- Peter Weir
- Writers
- Peter Weir, C.J. Koch, David Williamson
- Release date
- December 17, 1982
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Australia, United States of America
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $13 million
- Production
- McElroy & McElroy, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Freddie Fields Productions
The Year of Living Dangerously cast & crew
The Year of Living Dangerously was directed by Peter Weir and written by Peter Weir, C.J. Koch, and David Williamson.
The cast features Mel Gibson as Guy Hamilton, Sigourney Weaver as Jill Bryant, Linda Hunt as Billy Kwan, Michael Murphy as Pete Curtis, Bill Kerr as Colonel Henderson, and Noel Ferrier as Wally O'Sullivan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maurice Jarre, cinematography is by Russell Boyd, and it was produced by Jim McElroy and Freddie Fields.
Is The Year of Living Dangerously worth watching?
The Year of Living Dangerously holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 362 ratings, a solidly received romance films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy romance and drama, The Year of Living Dangerously is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Year of Living Dangerously
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Cast of The Year of Living Dangerously
Mel Gibson
Guy Hamilton
Sigourney Weaver
Jill Bryant
Linda Hunt
Billy Kwan
Michael Murphy
Pete Curtis
Bill Kerr
Colonel Henderson
Noel Ferrier
Wally O'Sullivan
Bembol Roco
Kumar
Paul Sonkkila
Kevin Condon
Domingo Landicho
Hartono
Kuh Ledesma
Tiger Lily
Hermino De Guzman
Immigration Officer
Ali Nur
Ali
The Year of Living Dangerously — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Year of Living Dangerously in United States?
The Year of Living Dangerously is streaming on YouTube Free in United States.
▸Is The Year of Living Dangerously on YouTube Free?
Yes — The Year of Living Dangerously is currently available on YouTube Free in United States.
▸What language is The Year of Living Dangerously in?
The Year of Living Dangerously is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Indonesian, Tagalog. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Year of Living Dangerously?
The Year of Living Dangerously runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is The Year of Living Dangerously rated?
The Year of Living Dangerously is rated PG. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 362 ratings.
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