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Deasey (Desperate)

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Deasey is a dreamer - torn between earning his precarious living as reporter on the London end of a Dublin paper, and writing the 'Great Irish Novel'. Perhaps a meeting with old friend, pop-star Noel, will clarify things in his unclear mind? But then again, perhaps it won't.

DirectorRob Walker
WriterRon Hutchinson
ProducerTerry Coles

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Cast · Directed by Rob Walker

BNBill Nighy
Bill Nighy
Deasy
TMT. P. McKenna
T. P. McKenna
FG
FS
Farrell Sheridan
Noel Dunphy
PQPatricia Quinn
Patricia Quinn
Deirdre
CRChristopher Ryan
Christopher Ryan
Clive
RO
Rynagh O'Grady
Barmaid

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Deasey (Desperate) — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Deasey (Desperate)?

Deasey (Desperate) isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Deasey (Desperate) on Netflix?

No, Deasey (Desperate) is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Deasey (Desperate) on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Deasey (Desperate) isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Deasey (Desperate) for free?

Deasey (Desperate) 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 Deasey (Desperate)?

Deasey (Desperate) hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 24, 1980. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.