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Saipan

6.120251h 30mMA 15+MovieDramaHistory

On the eve of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Irish captain Roy Keane forfeits his place in the squad at the team's preparation base in Saipan, following a heated disagreement with manager Mick McCarthy.

DirectorsLisa Barros D'Sa·Glenn Leyburn
WriterPaul Fraser
ProducersJohn Keville·Trevor Birney

Where to watch

BINGEBINGEFoxtel NowFoxtel Now
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Lisa Barros D'Sa

ÉHÉanna Hardwicke
Éanna Hardwicke
Roy Keane
SCSteve Coogan
Steve Coogan
Mick McCarthy
ALAlice Lowe
Alice Lowe
Fiona McCarthy
PMPeter McDonald
Peter McDonald
Mick Byrne
HCHarriet Cains
Harriet Cains
Theresa Keane
JBJamie Beamish
Jamie Beamish
Dickie Moloney
AMAlex Murphy
Alex Murphy
Eddy Power
OCOliver Coopersmith
Oliver Coopersmith
Jason McAteer
JHJack Hickey
Jack Hickey
Niall Quinn
AHAoife Hinds
Aoife Hinds
Karen
SJStephen Jones
Stephen Jones
Liam
NMNiall McNamee
Niall McNamee
Alan Kelly

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Saipan — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Saipan?

Saipan is streaming on BINGE and Foxtel Now in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Saipan on Netflix?

No, Saipan is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on BINGE and Foxtel Now.

Is Saipan on Amazon Prime Video?

Saipan isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Saipan for free?

Saipan is available on BINGE and Foxtel Now in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Saipan based on a true story?

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