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The Big Blockade

6.719421h 13mMovieDramaWar

Wartime propaganda piece reporting on the success of the economic blockade of Germany in the early years of the war.

DirectorCharles Frend
WriterAngus MacPhail
ProducerMichael Balcon

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Cast · Directed by Charles Frend

LBLeslie Banks
Leslie Banks
Taylor
MRMichael Redgrave
Michael Redgrave
Russian
WHWill Hay
Will Hay
Skipper
JMJohn Mills
John Mills
Tom
BMBernard Miles
Bernard Miles
Royal Navy Mate
MRMichael Rennie
Michael Rennie
George
FCFrank Cellier
Frank Cellier
Schneider
RMRobert Morley
Robert Morley
Von Geiselbrecht
ADAlfred Drayton
Alfred Drayton
Direktor
MGMarius Goring
Marius Goring
German Propaganda Officer
ATAustin Trevor
Austin Trevor
U-boat Captain
ALAlbert Lieven
Albert Lieven
Gunter

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The Big Blockade — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Big Blockade?

The Big Blockade isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Big Blockade on Netflix?

No, The Big Blockade is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026.

Is The Big Blockade on Amazon Prime Video?

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The Big Blockade 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 The Big Blockade?

The Big Blockade hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 9, 1942. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.