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The Rats of Tobruk

6.419441h 36mMovieWarAction

Three friends enlist in the Australian Army and serve in North Africa, holding the city of Tobruk against Rommel's forces.

DirectorCharles Chauvel
WritersCharles Chauvel·Elsa Chauvel
ProducersCharles Chauvel·Charles Munro

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Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsABC iviewABC iviewBeamafilmBeamafilm
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Charles Chauvel

GTGrant Taylor
Grant Taylor
Bluey Donkin
PFPeter Finch
Peter Finch
Peter Linton
CRChips Rafferty
Chips Rafferty
Milo Trent
PG
Pauline Garrick
Kate Carmody
PT
Pat Twohill
GW
George Wallace
Barber of Tobruk
JV
Joe Valli
Northumberland Fusilier

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The Rats of Tobruk — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Rats of Tobruk?

The Rats of Tobruk is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ABC iview and Beamafilm in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Rats of Tobruk on Netflix?

No, The Rats of Tobruk is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and ABC iview.

Is The Rats of Tobruk on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Rats of Tobruk is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Rats of Tobruk for free?

The Rats of Tobruk is available to stream free (with ads) on ABC iview in Australia.