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A Private Matter

5.519921h 32mMovieDramaTV Movie

The true story of Romper Room host "Miss Sherri" Finkbine, who, after the devastating effects of thalidomide were discovered in the early 1960s, sparked a firestorm of controversy with her determination to obtain an abortion.

DirectorJoan Micklin Silver
WriterWilliam Nicholson
ProducersBill Pace·David C. Thomas

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Cast · Directed by Joan Micklin Silver

SSSissy Spacek
Sissy Spacek
Sherri Finkbine
AQAidan Quinn
Aidan Quinn
Bob Finkbine
EPEstelle Parsons
Estelle Parsons
Mary Chessen
SMSheila McCarthy
Sheila McCarthy
Diane Callaghan
LRLeon Russom
Leon Russom
Steve Morris
XBXander Berkeley
Xander Berkeley
Peter Zenner
JPJeff Perry
Jeff Perry
Randall Everett
NTNoley Thornton
Noley Thornton
Carol Callaghan
WMWilliam H. Macy
William H. Macy
Psychiatrist
CGCarla Gugino
Carla Gugino
Mary Beth
AMAllison Mack
Allison Mack
Terri Finkbine
AI
Atanas Ilitch
Security Guard

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A Private Matter — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Private Matter?

A Private Matter isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is A Private Matter on Netflix?

No, A Private Matter is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is A Private Matter on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Private Matter isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch A Private Matter for free?

A Private Matter 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 Private Matter?

A Private Matter hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 8, 1992. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is A Private Matter based on a true story?

Yes — A Private Matter is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).