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The Dish

6.820001h 41mMMovieComedyDramaHistory

A group of maverick scientists on a remote Australian sheep farm are the globe's only hope for obtaining the epic images of man's first steps on the moon.

DirectorRob Sitch
WritersTom Gleisner·Jane Kennedy
ProducersJane Kennedy·Santo Cilauro

Where to watch

StanStanHBO MaxHBO MaxHBO Max Amazon ChannelHBO Max Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Rob Sitch

SNSam Neill
Sam Neill
Cliff Buxton - Dish Master
PWPatrick Warburton
Patrick Warburton
Al Burnett - From NASA
KHKevin Harrington
Kevin Harrington
Ross 'Mitch' Mitchell - Maneuvers
TLTom Long
Tom Long
Glenn Latham - Electronics
ESEliza Szonert
Eliza Szonert
Janine Kellerman - The Girl
RBRoy Billing
Roy Billing
Mayor Robert 'Bob' McIntyre
JMJohn McMartin
John McMartin
U.S. Ambassador Howard
BBBille Brown
Bille Brown
Prime Minister
TK
Tayler Kane
Rudi Kellerman - Safeguard
AGAndrew S. Gilbert
Andrew S. Gilbert
Len Purvis
GMGenevieve Mooy
Genevieve Mooy
May McIntyre - The Mom
CS
Carl Snell
Billy McIntyre - The Kid

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The Dish — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Dish?

The Dish is streaming on Stan and HBO Max in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Dish on Netflix?

No, The Dish is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Stan and HBO Max.

Is The Dish on Amazon Prime Video?

The Dish 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 Dish for free?

The Dish is available on Stan and HBO Max in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The Dish based on a true story?

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