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The Straw Man

6.319531h 14mMovieThriller

A newly married man is convicted of murdering a former lover in his apartment, and sentenced to hang. With a payout on his life worth 20,000 pounds, the insurance company sends an investigator to find out the truth.

DirectorDonald Taylor
WriterDonald Taylor
ProducerDonald Taylor

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Cast · Directed by Donald Taylor

DWDermot Walsh
Dermot Walsh
Malcolm "Mal" Farris
CEClifford Evans
Clifford Evans
Jeff Howard
LMLana Morris
Lana Morris
Ruth Hunter
AD
Amy Dalby
Lucy Graham
RWRonald Ward
Ronald Ward
Clay Rushlow
JSJosephine Stuart
Josephine Stuart
Miss Ward
PWPeter Williams
Peter Williams
Inspector Conrad
JFJohn Forrest
John Forrest
Johnny Gordon
PSPhilip Saville
Philip Saville
Link Hunter
NA
Neal Arden
O'Brien
HB
Hamlyn Benson
Porter

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The Straw Man — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Straw Man?

The Straw Man isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Straw Man on Netflix?

No, The Straw Man is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Straw Man on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Straw Man for free?

The Straw Man isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Straw Man?

The Straw Man hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 5, 1953. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.