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Ring of Bright Water

5.819691h 47mGMovieDramaFamily

Stuck in a dead-end job, Graham Merrill adopts an otter, Mij, as a pet and then moves to an isolated village in western Scotland. Together they set out to explore the curious and magnificent natural wonders that surround their seaside…

DirectorJack Couffer
WritersBill Travers·Jack Couffer
ProducersJoseph Strick·Edgar J. Scherick

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 2 other countries

Ring of Bright Water isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Austria, Germany. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Jack Couffer

BTBill Travers
Bill Travers
Graham Merrill
VMVirginia McKenna
Virginia McKenna
Mary MacKenzie
PJPeter Jeffrey
Peter Jeffrey
Colin Wilcox
JCJameson Clark
Jameson Clark
Storekeeper
HGHelena Gloag
Helena Gloag
Mrs. Flora Elrich
WJWillie Joss
Willie Joss
Lighthouse keeper
RMRoddy McMillan
Roddy McMillan
Bus driver
JSJean Taylor Smith
Jean Taylor Smith
Mrs. Sarah Chambers
CBChristopher Benjamin
Christopher Benjamin
Fishmonger
KC
Kevin Collins
Fisherman
ADArchie Duncan
Archie Duncan
Road mender
JEJune Ellis
June Ellis
Barmaid

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Ring of Bright Water — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ring of Bright Water?

Ring of Bright Water isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Austria and Germany. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Ring of Bright Water on Netflix?

No, Ring of Bright Water is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Ring of Bright Water on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Ring of Bright Water isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Ring of Bright Water for free?

Ring of Bright Water isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is Ring of Bright Water based on a true story?

Yes — Ring of Bright Water is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).