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The Breakthrough

7.019751h 11mMovieTV MovieDramaScience Fiction

An adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's 1966 short story of the same title, broadcast as part of the BBC's "BBC2 Playhouse".

DirectorGraham Evans
WriterClive Exton
ProducerIrene Shubik

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Cast · Directed by Graham Evans

SWSimon Ward
Simon Ward
Saunders
BM
Brewster Mason
Maclean
TEThomas Ellice
Thomas Ellice
Ken
CSClive Swift
Clive Swift
Robbie
ANAnthony Nicholls
Anthony Nicholls
Sir John Fowler
RBRoy Boyd
Roy Boyd
Jason
MTMaryann Turner
Maryann Turner
Mrs Jason
RM
Rosalind McCabe
Niki
JWJohn Westbrook
John Westbrook
Voice of Charon One

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The Breakthrough — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Breakthrough?

The Breakthrough isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Breakthrough on Netflix?

No, The Breakthrough is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is The Breakthrough on Amazon Prime Video?

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The Breakthrough hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 26, 1975. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.