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Downtown Calling

20091h 15mNRMovieDocumentary

In the late 1970s, the "greatest city in the world" was teetering on the edge of total chaos. A failed economy, crime and en mass housing corruption gave way to a city in crisis. Yet out of the economic and social strife that held the "Big…

DirectorShan Nicholson
ProducersMichael Holman·Shan Nicholson

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Cast · Directed by Shan Nicholson

CACharlie Ahearn
Charlie Ahearn
Self
DHDebbie Harry
Debbie Harry
Self - Narrator
AGAdam Goldstein
Adam Goldstein
Self
MHMichael Holman
Michael Holman
Self
FFFab 5 Freddy
Fab 5 Freddy
Self
NGNelson George
Nelson George
Self
ABArthur Baker
Arthur Baker
Self
DJDJ Jazzy Jeff
DJ Jazzy Jeff
Self
CSChris Stein
Chris Stein
Self
QQuestlove
Questlove
Self

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Downtown Calling — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Downtown Calling?

Downtown Calling isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Downtown Calling on Netflix?

No, Downtown Calling is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026.

Is Downtown Calling on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Downtown Calling for free?

Downtown Calling 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 Downtown Calling?

Downtown Calling hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 12, 2009. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.