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Improper Channels

8.519811h 32mMovieComedy

A father brings a young child to an emergency room to get treatment for a minor injury occurring in an innocent accident, but he gets accused of child abuse. Child welfare agencies commit grossly unfair over-reactions to remove the child…

DirectorEric Till
WritersMorrie Ruvinsky·Ian Sutherland
ProducersJon Slan·Morrie Ruvinsky

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Cast · Directed by Eric Till

AAAlan Arkin
Alan Arkin
Jeffery Martley
MHMariette Hartley
Mariette Hartley
Diana Martley
MPMonica Parker
Monica Parker
Gloria Washburn
HDHarry Ditson
Harry Ditson
Harold Clevish
SS
Sarah Stevens
Nancy Martley
MY
Martin Yan
Sherman Hu
TRTony Rosato
Tony Rosato
Dr. Arpenthaler
JG
Joyce Gordon
Dr. Peacock
SL
Sylvia Marie Llewellyn
ER Nurse #1
DH
Danny Higham
Jack
LY
Leslie Yeo
Fred Reeves
RF
Richard W. Farrell
Fraser

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Improper Channels — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Improper Channels?

Improper Channels isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Improper Channels on Netflix?

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

Is Improper Channels on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Improper Channels for free?

Improper Channels 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 Improper Channels?

Improper Channels hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 5, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.