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7.019681h 52mRMovieDrama

In an English boys' boarding school, social hierarchy reigns supreme and power remains in the hands of distanced and ineffectual teachers and callously vicious prefects in the Upper Sixth. Three Lower Sixth students, Wallace, Johnny and…

DirectorLindsay Anderson
WritersDavid Sherwin·John Howlett
ProducersMichael Medwin·Roy Baird

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Lindsay Anderson

MMMalcolm McDowell
Malcolm McDowell
Mick Travis
DWDavid Wood
David Wood
Johnny Knightly
RWRichard Warwick
Richard Warwick
Wallace
CNChristine Noonan
Christine Noonan
The Girl
RW
Rupert Webster
Bobby Phillips
RSRobert Swann
Robert Swann
Rowntree
HT
Hugh Thomas
Denson
MC
Michael Cadman
Fortinbras
PS
Peter Sproule
Barnes
PJPeter Jeffrey
Peter Jeffrey
Headmaster
ANAnthony Nicholls
Anthony Nicholls
General Denson
ALArthur Lowe
Arthur Lowe
Mr. Kemp

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if.... — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams if....?

if.... isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is if.... on Netflix?

No, if.... is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store.

Is if.... on Amazon Prime Video?

if.... isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch if.... for free?

if.... isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store.

Is there a sequel to if....?

Yes — if.... is followed by O Lucky Man! (1973) in the Mick Travis Collection.

Is there a prequel to if....?

if.... is the first film in the Mick Travis Collection.

Is if.... part of a trilogy?

Yes — if.... is part of a trilogy, alongside O Lucky Man! (1973) and Britannia Hospital (1982).

How many movies are in the Mick Travis Collection?

There are 3 films in the Mick Travis Collection: if.... (1968), O Lucky Man! (1973) and Britannia Hospital (1982).