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The Sapphires

6.820121h 43mPGMovieComedyDrama

It's 1968, and four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship, and war when they entertain the US troops in Vietnam as singing group The Sapphires.

DirectorWayne Blair
WritersTony Briggs·Keith Thompson
ProducersHarvey Weinstein·Kylie du Fresne

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Wayne Blair

COChris O'Dowd
Chris O'Dowd
Dave Lovelace
DMDeborah Mailman
Deborah Mailman
Gail
JMJessica Mauboy
Jessica Mauboy
Julie
SSShari Sebbens
Shari Sebbens
Kay
MTMiranda Tapsell
Miranda Tapsell
Cynthia
TKTory Kittles
Tory Kittles
Robby
DBDon Battee
Don Battee
Myron
EDEka Darville
Eka Darville
Hendo

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The Sapphires — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Sapphires?

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

Is The Sapphires on Netflix?

No, The Sapphires is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV and Amazon Video.

Is The Sapphires on Amazon Prime Video?

The Sapphires 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 Sapphires for free?

The Sapphires isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on JustWatch TV and Amazon Video.

Is The Sapphires based on a true story?

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