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Captain Johnno

8.519881h 36mMovieFamilyDrama

A young deaf boy who calls himself "Captain Johnno" befriends Tony, an Italian fisherman in the small Australian fishing town they live in. Both feel outcast by the town and both share a great love of the sea. When Johnno's beloved sister…

DirectorMario Andreacchio
WriterRob George
ProducerJane Ballantyne

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Cast · Directed by Mario Andreacchio

DW
Damien Walters
Capt. Johnno
JWJohn Waters
John Waters
Frank
RS
Rebecca Sykes
Julie
MFMichele Fawdon
Michele Fawdon
Kathleen
JPJoe Petruzzi
Joe Petruzzi
Tony
EBElspeth Ballantyne
Elspeth Ballantyne
Mrs. Greenwood

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Captain Johnno — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Captain Johnno?

Captain Johnno isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Captain Johnno on Netflix?

No, Captain Johnno is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Captain Johnno on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Captain Johnno isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Captain Johnno for free?

Captain Johnno 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 Captain Johnno?

Captain Johnno hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 5, 1988. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.