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Kangaroo

7.319861h 48mMovieDrama

A mild-mannered English conscientious objector moves to what he feels will be the relative calm of Australia after World War I, but gets caught in the middle of violent battles between the rising trade unions and fascist groups.

DirectorTim Burstall
WriterEvan Jones
ProducersPeter Sherman·Ross Dimsey

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Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoFoxtel NowFoxtel NowAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsBeamafilmBeamafilm
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Tim Burstall

CFColin Friels
Colin Friels
Richard Somers
JDJudy Davis
Judy Davis
Harriet Somers
JWJohn Walton
John Walton
Jack Calcott
JNJulie Nihill
Julie Nihill
Vicki Calcott
HKHugh Keays-Byrne
Hugh Keays-Byrne
Kangaroo
PHPeter Hehir
Peter Hehir
Jaz
PCPeter Cummins
Peter Cummins
Struthers
TRTim Robertson
Tim Robertson
O'Neill

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Kangaroo — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Kangaroo?

Kangaroo is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now and Beamafilm in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Kangaroo on Netflix?

No, Kangaroo is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Foxtel Now.

Is Kangaroo on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Kangaroo is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Kangaroo for free?

Kangaroo is available on Amazon Prime Video and Foxtel Now in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.