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The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

6.719781h 53mMovieCrimeDramaHistory

The true story of a part Aboriginal man who finds the pressure of adapting to white culture intolerable, and as a result snaps in a violent and horrific manner.

DirectorFred Schepisi
WriterFred Schepisi
ProducerFred Schepisi

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Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoFoxtel NowFoxtel NowAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsABC iviewABC iviewBeamafilmBeamafilmSBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Fred Schepisi

TLTom E. Lewis
Tom E. Lewis
Jimmie Blacksmith
FRFreddy Reynolds
Freddy Reynolds
Mort Blacksmith
RBRay Barrett
Ray Barrett
Farrell
JTJack Thompson
Jack Thompson
Rev. Neville
DCDon Crosby
Don Crosby
Jack Newby
AMAngela Punch McGregor
Angela Punch McGregor
Gilda Marshall
SDSteve Dodd
Steve Dodd
Tabidgi
PCPeter Carroll
Peter Carroll
McCready
RCRuth Cracknell
Ruth Cracknell
Mrs. Heather Newby
EAElizabeth Alexander
Elizabeth Alexander
Petra Graf
PSPeter Sumner
Peter Sumner
Dowie Steed
TRTim Robertson
Tim Robertson
Healey

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The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith?

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now and ABC iview in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith on Netflix?

No, The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Foxtel Now.

Is The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith for free?

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith is available to stream free (with ads) on ABC iview and SBS On Demand in Australia.

Is The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith based on a true story?

Yes — The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).