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A Matter of Life and Death

8.019811h 44mMovieDramaTV Movie

The true story of a nurse who spent her life caring for terminally ill patients.

DirectorRuss Mayberry
WriterLane Slate
ProducersPhilip Capice·Robert L. Jacks

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Cast · Directed by Russ Mayberry

LLLinda Lavin
Linda Lavin
Nurse Joy Ufema
SJSalome Jens
Salome Jens
Colleen Murphy
GSGail Strickland
Gail Strickland
Mary Coggins
RBRamon Bieri
Ramon Bieri
Mr. Kutzreba
LB
Larry Breeding
Dr. Kellerman
GOGerald S. O'Loughlin
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Mr. Duffy
JPJohn Bennett Perry
John Bennett Perry
Shad Fleming
TDTyne Daly
Tyne Daly
Donna
PDPeter Donat
Peter Donat
Dr. Whedon
JLJohn Lawlor
John Lawlor
Bud Coggins
JOJ. Pat O'Malley
J. Pat O'Malley
Mr. McBain
BPBen Piazza
Ben Piazza
Dr. Laurie

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A Matter of Life and Death — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Matter of Life and Death?

A Matter of Life and Death isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is A Matter of Life and Death on Netflix?

No, A Matter of Life and Death is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is A Matter of Life and Death on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Matter of Life and Death isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch A Matter of Life and Death for free?

A Matter of Life and Death isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for A Matter of Life and Death?

A Matter of Life and Death hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 3, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.