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The Biscuit Eater

6.219721h 32mGMovieDramaFamily

Lonnie and Text are two friends determined, against all odds, to turn a misfit hound into a hero. Tennessee farmer and dog trainer Harve McNeil tells his son Lonnie that his dog, Moreover, is a good-for-nothing 'biscuit eater'.

DirectorVincent McEveety
WritersJames H. Street·Lawrence Edward Watkin
ProducerBill Anderson

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Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Vincent McEveety

EHEarl Holliman
Earl Holliman
Harve McNeil
JWJohnny Whitaker
Johnny Whitaker
Lonnie McNeil
GSGeorge Spell
George Spell
Text Tomlin
PCPat Crowley
Pat Crowley
Mary Lee McNeil
LALew Ayres
Lew Ayres
Mr. Ames
GCGodfrey Cambridge
Godfrey Cambridge
Willie Dorsey
BRBeah Richards
Beah Richards
Charity Tomlin
CJClifton James
Clifton James
Mr. Eben

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The Biscuit Eater — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Biscuit Eater?

The Biscuit Eater is streaming on Disney Plus in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Biscuit Eater on Netflix?

No, The Biscuit Eater is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

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

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The Biscuit Eater is available on Disney Plus in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.