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Down by Law

7.419861h 46mRMovieCrimeDramaComedy

A disc jockey, a pimp and an Italian tourist escape from jail in New Orleans.

DirectorJim Jarmusch
WriterJim Jarmusch
ProducersAlan Kleinberg·Cary Brokaw

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jim Jarmusch

TWTom Waits
Tom Waits
Zack
JLJohn Lurie
John Lurie
Jack
RBRoberto Benigni
Roberto Benigni
Roberto
NBNicoletta Braschi
Nicoletta Braschi
Nicoletta
EBEllen Barkin
Ellen Barkin
Laurette
BN
Billie Neal
Bobbie
RRRockets Redglare
Rockets Redglare
Gig
VBVernel Bagneris
Vernel Bagneris
Preston
T
Timothea
Julie
LD
L.C. Drane
L.C.
JJ
Joy N. Houck Jr.
Detective Mandino
CL
Carrie Lindsoe
Young Girl

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Down by Law — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Down by Law?

Down by Law isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Fetch TV. It's not on Netflix.

Is Down by Law on Netflix?

No, Down by Law is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Fetch TV.

Is Down by Law on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Down by Law isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Down by Law for free?

Down by Law isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Fetch TV.