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Purple Sea

5.820211h 7mMovieDocumentary

Made from images filmed by the Syrian artist Amel Alzakout after the boat on which she was fleeing Syria sank off the coast of Lesbos, Purple Sea reports on the moment in which the co-director and the other passengers are floating in the…

DirectorsAmel Alzakout·Khaled Abdulwahed

WritersKhaled Abdulwahed·Amel Alzakout

ProducersAlex Gerbaulet·Ines Meier

Where to watch

True Story

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Amel Alzakout

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Purple Sea — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Purple Sea?

Purple Sea is streaming on True Story in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Purple Sea on Netflix?

No, Purple Sea is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on True Story.

Is Purple Sea on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Purple Sea isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on True Story instead.

Where can I watch Purple Sea for free?

Purple Sea is available on True Story in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.