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The Turning

5.720133h MA15+MovieDrama

Seventeen talented Australian directors from diverse artistic disciplines each create a chapter of the hauntingly beautiful novel by multi award-winning author Tim Winton. The linking and overlapping stories explore the extraordinary…

DirectorsMarieka Walsh·Warwick Thornton
WritersMarieka Walsh·Warwick Thornton
ProducersRobert Connolly·Maggie Miles

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ABC iviewABC iviewBeamafilmBeamafilm
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Marieka Walsh

CFColin Friels
Colin Friels
Narrator (voice)
JFJames Fraser
James Fraser
Davo
HP
Henri Phillips
Biggie
NLNikita Leigh-Pritchard
Nikita Leigh-Pritchard
Meg
TWTim Winton
Tim Winton
Narrator (voice)
JP
Joseph Pedley
Vic Lang
CP
Cheyanne Pearce
Melanie
CMCallan Mulvey
Callan Mulvey
David Wilson
AB
Alex Bryans
Young David
GM
Gwy McKenna
Alan Mannering
CS
Chad Smith
Alan's Friend
BB
Brooklyn Bathurst
Alan's Friend

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The Turning — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Turning?

The Turning is streaming on ABC iview and Beamafilm in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Turning on Netflix?

No, The Turning is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on ABC iview and Beamafilm.

Is The Turning on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Turning isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on ABC iview and Beamafilm instead.

Where can I watch The Turning for free?

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