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Pictures

6.019811h 27mMovieDramaHistory

Walter Burton's realistic photographs depicting poor treatment of Maori prisoners are rejected by late 19th century government officials. Walter is condemned to making a living from everyday studio work, the frustration of which is…

DirectorMichael Black
WritersJohn O'Shea·Robert Lord
ProducerJohn O'Shea

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Cast · Directed by Michael Black

KWKevin J. Wilson
Kevin J. Wilson
Alfred Burton
PVPeter Vere-Jones
Peter Vere-Jones
Walter Burton
HMHelen Moulder
Helen Moulder
Lydia Burton
EC
Elizabeth Coulter
Helen Burton
TB
Terence Bayler
John Rochfort
MM
Matiu Mareikura
Ngatai
KB
Ken Blackburn
James Gilchrist
JCJohn Callen
John Callen
Casey
JCJohn Callen
John Callen
Payton
PHPeter Hayden
Peter Hayden
Algy

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Pictures — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Pictures?

Pictures isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Pictures on Netflix?

No, Pictures is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Pictures on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Pictures for free?

Pictures 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 Pictures?

Pictures hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 19, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.