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The Crunch

196452mMovieScience FictionTV Movie

A megalomaniac dictator, in charge of a former colony, installs a nuclear bomb in its London Embassy. He threatens to set it off, unless a huge ransom is paid. The question for the government is whether he will set it off anyway?

DirectorMichael Elliott
WriterNigel Kneale

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Cast · Directed by Michael Elliott

HAHarry Andrews
Harry Andrews
Goddard
JBJohn Barrett
John Barrett
Prison Orderly
CBCarl Bernard
Carl Bernard
Lovell
GB
George Betton
Prisoner
PBPeter Bowles
Peter Bowles
Captain Buckley
AB
Anthony Bushell
Lt. Gen. Priest
JCJohn Cazabon
John Cazabon
RAMC Major
MC
Michael Corcoran
O'Day
FC
Frank Crawshaw
Bradshaw
DF
Dean Francis
Gunman
JGJohn Gabriel
John Gabriel
Dr Kessell
OHOlivia Hussey
Olivia Hussey
Mrs Ken's Daughter

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The Crunch — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Crunch?

The Crunch isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Crunch on Netflix?

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

Is The Crunch on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Crunch isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Crunch for free?

The Crunch 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 Crunch?

The Crunch 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 8, 1964. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.