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Destiny

8.019781h 50mMovieDramaTV Movie

A small town shopkeeper is conned into standing for an extreme right-wing party at a by-election, and later discovers that it's financed by the corporation that has dispossessed him of his business.

DirectorMike Newell
WriterDavid Edgar
ProducerMargaret Matheson

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Cast · Directed by Mike Newell

CJColin Jeavons
Colin Jeavons
Dennis Turner
ICIain Cuthbertson
Iain Cuthbertson
Richard Cleaver
SJSaeed Jaffrey
Saeed Jaffrey
Gurjeet Singh Khera
NHNigel Hawthorne
Nigel Hawthorne
Major Lewis Rolfe
PCPaul Copley
Paul Copley
Paul McShane
PJPeter Jeffrey
Peter Jeffrey
Frank Kershaw
GLGabrielle Lloyd
Gabrielle Lloyd
Sandy Clifton
DRDavid Robb
David Robb
Peter Crosby
ALAlan Lake
Alan Lake
Monty Goodman
JP
John Price
Bob Clifton
RCRosalie Crutchley
Rosalie Crutchley
Mrs. Howard
AH
Annie Hayes
Liz

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Destiny — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Destiny?

Destiny isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Destiny on Netflix?

No, Destiny is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Destiny on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Destiny isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Destiny for free?

Destiny 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 Destiny?

Destiny hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 21, 1978. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.