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The Situation

5.820071h 51mMovieDramaHistoryRomance

The first U.S.-made film drama set during the Iraq war, THE SITUATION chronicles the tragic death of an Iraqi teenager at the hands of U.S. soldiers. The incident sets off an "investigation," a cover-up, and complications involving Iraqi…

DirectorPhilip Haas
WriterWendell Steavenson
ProducersMichael Sternberg·Neda Armian

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Philip Haas

CNConnie Nielsen
Connie Nielsen
Anna Molyneux
DLDamian Lewis
Damian Lewis
Dan Murphy
MHMido Hamada
Mido Hamada
Zaid
DRDriss Roukhe
Driss Roukhe
Walid (as Driss Roukh)
NMNasser Memarzia
Nasser Memarzia
Rafeeq
SASaïd Amadis
Saïd Amadis
Mayor Tahsin
OBOmar Berdouni
Omar Berdouni
Bashar
CA
Chérine Amar
Noor
SEShaun Evans
Shaun Evans
Wesley
TMTom McCarthy
Tom McCarthy
Major Hanks
MM
Mahmoudi M'Barek
Colonel Jobouri
JSJohn Slattery
John Slattery
Colonel Carrick

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The Situation — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Situation?

The Situation isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Situation on Netflix?

No, The Situation is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is The Situation on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Situation for free?

The Situation isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.