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Crossing the Line

7.520061h 34mMovieDocumentary

In 1962, a U.S. soldier sent to guard the peace in South Korea deserted his unit, walked across the most heavily fortified area on earth and defected to the Cold War enemy, the communist state of North Korea. He became a star of the North…

DirectorDaniel Gordon

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Cast · Directed by Daniel Gordon

JD
James Dresnok
Himself
CJ
Charles Robert Jenkins
Himself
CSChristian Slater
Christian Slater
Narrator
BC
Bruce Cumings
Self
KIKim Il-sung
Kim Il-sung
Self (archive footage)

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Crossing the Line — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Crossing the Line?

Crossing the Line is streaming on DocPlay in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Crossing the Line on Netflix?

No, Crossing the Line is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on DocPlay.

Is Crossing the Line on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Crossing the Line isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on DocPlay instead.

Where can I watch Crossing the Line for free?

Crossing the Line is available on DocPlay in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.