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The Emerald Forest

6.619851h 54mRMovieActionAdventureDrama

For ten years, engineer Bill Markham has searched tirelessly for his son Tommy who disappeared from the edge of the Brazilian rainforest. Miraculously, he finds the boy living among the reclusive Amazon tribe who adopted him. And that's…

DirectorJohn Boorman
WriterRospo Pallenberg
ProducersJohn Boorman·Edgar F. Gross

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 5 other countries

The Emerald Forest isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in France, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and 1 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by John Boorman

PBPowers Boothe
Powers Boothe
Bill Markham
CBCharley Boorman
Charley Boorman
Tomme
MFMeg Foster
Meg Foster
Jean Markham
ECEstee Chandler
Estee Chandler
Heather
DPDira Paes
Dira Paes
Kachiri
ECEduardo Conde
Eduardo Conde
Uwe Werner
ACAriel Coelho
Ariel Coelho
Padre Leduc
PMPeter Marinker
Peter Marinker
Perreira
MB
Mario Borges
Costa
YV
Yara Vaneau
Young Heather
WR
William Rodriguez
Young Tommy
ÁIÁtila Iório
Átila Iório
Trader

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The Emerald Forest — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Emerald Forest?

The Emerald Forest isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Switzerland, Spain and France and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Emerald Forest on Netflix?

No, The Emerald Forest is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Emerald Forest on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Emerald Forest for free?

The Emerald Forest isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is The Emerald Forest based on a true story?

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