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The Hopeful

4.520241h 30mPGMovieDrama

Aboard a steamship sailing across the Atlantic Ocean in 1874, widower John Andrews delights the restless minds of his two children with a tale of courage, hope, war, and true love that begins with the end of the world.

DirectorKyle Portbury
WriterAaron Hartzler
ProducersKyle Portbury·Bin Li

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Kyle Portbury

TPTommie-Amber Pirie
Tommie-Amber Pirie
Ellen
GWGregory Wilson
Gregory Wilson
John Andrews
MMMaddy Martin
Maddy Martin
Mary
BLBill Lake
Bill Lake
William
DE
Darren Emery
Charles
TC
Timothy Paul Coderre
Joseph
MMMichael Mancini
Michael Mancini
Joshua

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The Hopeful — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Hopeful?

The Hopeful isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Hopeful on Netflix?

No, The Hopeful is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store.

Is The Hopeful on Amazon Prime Video?

The Hopeful 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 Hopeful for free?

The Hopeful isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store.