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On the Palm

19871h 20mMovieDramaTV Movie

Fledge needs a job. He'll take anything. And when Dawlish gives him strange errands to run, for cash in hand, strictly 'on the palm', it's a welcome change from the dole. Until he finds himself digging dirt on an old friend....

DirectorMichael Whyte
WriterDave Sheasby

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Cast · Directed by Michael Whyte

PMPeter Martin
Peter Martin
Fledge
PJPhilip Jackson
Philip Jackson
Dawlish
BP
Bert Parnaby
Slatterthwaite
JHJames Hazeldine
James Hazeldine
Mowbray
CTCathy Tyson
Cathy Tyson
Celia
TPTony Pitts
Tony Pitts
Evil Mick
TMTony Melody
Tony Melody
Joe
JL
Joanna Lyon
Barmaid
TH
Tony Heath
Kwik-Loan
LSLiz Smith
Liz Smith
Mrs Slatterthwaite
GMGeorge Malpas
George Malpas
Old Slatterthwaite
SG
Sandra Gough
Mrs Hilton

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On the Palm — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams On the Palm?

On the Palm isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is On the Palm on Netflix?

No, On the Palm is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is On the Palm on Amazon Prime Video?

No, On the Palm isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch On the Palm for free?

On the Palm 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 On the Palm?

On the Palm hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 24, 1987. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.