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Affliction

6.319981h 54mMA 15+MovieCrimeDramaMystery

A small town policeman must investigate a suspicious hunting accident. The investigation and other events result in him slowly disintegrating mentally.

DirectorPaul Schrader
WriterPaul Schrader
ProducersLinda Reisman·Barr B. Potter

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SBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Paul Schrader

NNNick Nolte
Nick Nolte
Wade Whitehouse
SSSissy Spacek
Sissy Spacek
Margie Fogg
JCJames Coburn
James Coburn
Glen Whitehouse
WDWillem Dafoe
Willem Dafoe
Rolfe Whitehouse
MHMary Beth Hurt
Mary Beth Hurt
Lillian
JTJim True-Frost
Jim True-Frost
Jack Hewitt
MSMarian Seldes
Marian Seldes
Alma Pittman
HOHolmes Osborne
Holmes Osborne
Gordon LaRiviere
BT
Brigid Tierney
Jill
SMSean McCann
Sean McCann
Evan Twombley
WRWayne Robson
Wayne Robson
Nick Wickham
ELEugene Lipinski
Eugene Lipinski
J. Battle Hand

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Affliction — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Affliction?

Affliction is streaming on SBS On Demand in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Affliction on Netflix?

No, Affliction is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on SBS On Demand.

Is Affliction on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Affliction isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on SBS On Demand instead.

Where can I watch Affliction for free?

Affliction is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.