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Downtime

5.719951h 5mMovieScience FictionActionWar

Retired commander of the United Nations' Intelligence Taskforce, and long-time associate of the mysterious time traveler the Doctor, Brigadier Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart faces the toughest battle of his military career when he is…

DirectorsKeith Barnfather·Christopher Barry
WriterMarc Platt
ProducerKeith Barnfather

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 2 other countries

Downtime isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Guernsey, United Kingdom. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Keith Barnfather

NCNicholas Courtney
Nicholas Courtney
Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart
ESElisabeth Sladen
Elisabeth Sladen
Sarah Jane Smith
DWDeborah Watling
Deborah Watling
Victoria Waterfield
JWJack Watling
Jack Watling
Professor Travers
BCBeverley Cressman
Beverley Cressman
Kate Lethbridge-Stewart
MT
Mark Trotman
Daniel Hinton
GBGeoffrey Beevers
Geoffrey Beevers
'Harrods' Haroldson
PSPeter Silverleaf
Peter Silverleaf
Christopher Rice
JLJohn Leeson
John Leeson
Anthony the D.J.
MRMiles Richardson
Miles Richardson
Captain Douglas Cavendish
JBJames Bree
James Bree
Lama
RL
Richard Landen
Lead Yeti

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Downtime — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Downtime?

Downtime isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in United Kingdom and Guernsey. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Downtime on Netflix?

No, Downtime is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is Downtime on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Downtime for free?

Downtime isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.