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Convicts

5.719911h 33mMovieDrama

In 1902, 13-year-old Horace toils on a run-down plantation in rural Texas to buy a tombstone for the father he lost a year earlier. Soll, the crusty old Confederate who owns the plantation and depends on convict labor to keep his farm…

DirectorPeter Masterson
WriterHorton Foote
ProducersJonathan D. Krane·Sterling Van Wagenen

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Peter Masterson

RDRobert Duvall
Robert Duvall
Soll Gautier
LHLukas Haas
Lukas Haas
Horace Robedaux
JJJames Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
Ben Johnson
SDStarletta DuPois
Starletta DuPois
Martha Johnson
CGCarlin Glynn
Carlin Glynn
Asa
CLCalvin Levels
Calvin Levels
Leroy
GSGary Swanson
Gary Swanson
Billy

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Convicts — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Convicts?

Convicts isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Convicts on Netflix?

No, Convicts is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Convicts on Amazon Prime Video?

Convicts isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Convicts for free?

Convicts isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is there a sequel to Convicts?

Yes — Convicts is followed by Lily Dale (1996) in the Orphans' Home Cycle.

Is there a prequel to Convicts?

Yes — Courtship (1987) comes before Convicts in the Orphans' Home Cycle.

Is Convicts part of a trilogy?

No — Convicts is part of the Orphans' Home Cycle, which has 5 films.

How many movies are in the Orphans' Home Cycle?

There are 5 films in the Orphans' Home Cycle: 1918 (1985), On Valentine's Day (1986), Courtship (1987), Convicts (1991) and Lily Dale (1996).

Is Convicts based on a true story?

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