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Dawn!

8.719791h 49mMovieDrama

Dawn! is a 1979 Australian sports biopic about the three-time Olympic gold medallist swimmer Dawn Fraser.

DirectorKen Hannam
WriterJoy Cavill
ProducersJoy Cavill·Jill Robb

Where to watch

Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoFoxtel NowFoxtel NowAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with Ads
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ken Hannam

BM
Bronwyn Mackay-Payne
Dawn Fraser
TR
Tom Richards
Harry
JDJohn Diedrich
John Diedrich
Gary
RHRon Haddrick
Ron Haddrick
Pop
BB
Bunney Brooke
Mum
GH
Gabrielle Hartley
Kate
IKIvar Kants
Ivar Kants
Len
DCDavid Cameron
David Cameron
Joe
LB
Lyndall Barbour
Edie
JCJohn Clayton
John Clayton
Syd
BYBill Young
Bill Young
Russell
GM
Go Mikami
Police Inspector

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Dawn! — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Dawn!?

Dawn! is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Foxtel Now in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Dawn! on Netflix?

No, Dawn! is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Foxtel Now.

Is Dawn! on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Dawn! is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Dawn! for free?

Dawn! is available on Amazon Prime Video and Foxtel Now in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Dawn! based on a true story?

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