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The Small Back Room

6.819491h 47mMovieDramaWarRomance

As the Germans drop explosive booby-traps on 1943 Britain, the embittered expert who'll have to disarm them fights a private battle with alcohol.

DirectorsMichael Powell·Emeric Pressburger
WritersEmeric Pressburger·Michael Powell
ProducersEmeric Pressburger·Michael Powell

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 31 other countries

The Small Back Room isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia and 27 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Michael Powell

DFDavid Farrar
David Farrar
Sammy Rice
KBKathleen Byron
Kathleen Byron
Susan
JHJack Hawkins
Jack Hawkins
R.B. Waring
LBLeslie Banks
Leslie Banks
Col. A. K. Holland
MGMichael Gough
Michael Gough
Capt. Dick Stuart
CCCyril Cusack
Cyril Cusack
Cpl. Taylor
MRMilton Rosmer
Milton Rosmer
Prof. Mair
WFWalter Fitzgerald
Walter Fitzgerald
Brine
EJEmrys Jones
Emrys Jones
Joe
MGMichael Goodliffe
Michael Goodliffe
Till
RARenée Asherson
Renée Asherson
A.T.S. corporal
ABAnthony Bushell
Anthony Bushell
Col. Strang

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No, The Small Back Room is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026.

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