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Cool Hand Luke

7.719672h 7mMMovieDramaCrime

When petty criminal Luke Jackson is sentenced to two years in a Florida prison farm, he doesn't play by the rules of either the sadistic warden or the yard's resident heavy, Dragline, who ends up admiring the new guy's unbreakable will.…

DirectorStuart Rosenberg
WritersFrank Pierson·Donn Pearce
ProducersCarter DeHaven Jr.·Gordon Carroll

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Cast · Directed by Stuart Rosenberg

PNPaul Newman
Paul Newman
Luke Jackson
GKGeorge Kennedy
George Kennedy
Dragline
LALuke Askew
Luke Askew
Boss Paul
MWMorgan Woodward
Morgan Woodward
Boss Godfrey
HSHarry Dean Stanton
Harry Dean Stanton
Tramp
DHDennis Hopper
Dennis Hopper
Babalugats
LALou Antonio
Lou Antonio
Koko
RDRobert Drivas
Robert Drivas
Loudmouth Steve
SMStrother Martin
Strother Martin
Captain
JFJo Van Fleet
Jo Van Fleet
Arletta
CJClifton James
Clifton James
Carr
MCMarc Cavell
Marc Cavell
Rabbitt

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Cool Hand Luke — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Cool Hand Luke?

Cool Hand Luke is streaming on HBO Max in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV Store and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Cool Hand Luke on Netflix?

No, Cool Hand Luke is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

Is Cool Hand Luke on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Cool Hand Luke for free?

Cool Hand Luke is available on HBO Max in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.