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Petersen

3.819741h 47mMovieDrama

Tony Petersen, a married electrician and ex-footballer, goes to university to study English. Petersen is odd man out at the uni. He receives extracurricular help from his stuffy professor's beautiful lecturer wife in her office. Their…

DirectorTim Burstall
WriterTim Burstall

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Cast · Directed by Tim Burstall

JTJack Thompson
Jack Thompson
Tony Petersen
JWJacki Weaver
Jacki Weaver
Susie Petersen
WHWendy Hughes
Wendy Hughes
Dr. Patricia Kent
JEJohn Ewart
John Ewart
Peter
BGBelinda Giblin
Belinda Giblin
Moira
ADArthur Dignam
Arthur Dignam
Prof. Charles Kent
CTCharles Tingwell
Charles Tingwell
Father
HMHelen Morse
Helen Morse
Jane
CAChristine Amor
Christine Amor
Annie
KFKate Ferguson
Kate Ferguson
Bikini Girl

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Petersen — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Petersen?

Petersen is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Petersen on Netflix?

No, Petersen is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Petersen on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Petersen for free?

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