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The Perfect Storm

6.520002h 10mMMovieDramaAdventureAction

In October 1991, a confluence of weather conditions combined to form a killer storm in the North Atlantic. Caught in the storm was the sword-fishing boat Andrea Gail.

DirectorWolfgang Petersen
WriterWilliam D. Wittliff
ProducersGail Katz·Wolfgang Petersen

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NetflixNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsNetflix Standard with AdsABC iviewABC iview
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Wolfgang Petersen

GCGeorge Clooney
George Clooney
Capt. Billy Tyne
MWMark Wahlberg
Mark Wahlberg
Bobby Shatford
DLDiane Lane
Diane Lane
Christina "Chris" Cotter
JRJohn C. Reilly
John C. Reilly
Dale "Murp" Murphy
WFWilliam Fichtner
William Fichtner
David "Sully" Sullivan
MMMary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Linda Greenlaw
JHJohn Hawkes
John Hawkes
Mike "Bugsy" Moran
DMDash Mihok
Dash Mihok
Sgt. Jeremy Mitchell
KAKaren Allen
Karen Allen
Melissa Brown
BGBob Gunton
Bob Gunton
Alexander McAnally III
CJCherry Jones
Cherry Jones
Edie Bailey
APAllen Payne
Allen Payne
Alfred Pierre

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The Perfect Storm — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Perfect Storm?

The Perfect Storm is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard and ABC iview in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Perfect Storm on Netflix?

Yes — The Perfect Storm is available on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is The Perfect Storm on Amazon Prime Video?

The Perfect Storm 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 Perfect Storm for free?

The Perfect Storm is available to stream free (with ads) on ABC iview in Australia.

Is The Perfect Storm based on a true story?

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