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The Dark Horse

6.320142h 4mMovieDramaHistory

One-time Maori speed-chess champ, Genesis Potini, lives with a bi-polar disorder and must overcome prejudice and violence in the battle to save his struggling chess club, his family and ultimately, himself.

DirectorJames Napier Robertson
WriterJames Napier Robertson
ProducersTom Hern·Timothy White

Where to watch

BeamafilmBeamafilmSBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by James Napier Robertson

CCCliff Curtis
Cliff Curtis
Genesis
JRJames Rolleston
James Rolleston
Mana
KTKirk Torrance
Kirk Torrance
Noble
STSia Trokenheim
Sia Trokenheim
Nurse
AGAndrew Grainger
Andrew Grainger
Clive
XHXavier Horan
Xavier Horan
Jedi
RLRoseanne Liang
Roseanne Liang
Nurse
MMMiriama McDowell
Miriama McDowell
Sandy
RHRachel House
Rachel House
Vagrant Woman
WHWayne Hapi
Wayne Hapi
Ariki
LWLionel Wellington
Lionel Wellington
Rip
NWNiwa Whatuira
Niwa Whatuira
Michael

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The Dark Horse — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Dark Horse?

The Dark Horse is streaming on Beamafilm and SBS On Demand in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fetch TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Dark Horse on Netflix?

No, The Dark Horse is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Beamafilm and SBS On Demand.

Is The Dark Horse on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Dark Horse for free?

The Dark Horse is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.

Is The Dark Horse based on a true story?

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