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Theory of Achievement

6.3199118mMovieComedyDrama

This short film was packaged on video with Hartley's featurette "Surviving Desire." It affectionately examines the lives of a group of "young, middle-class, white, college-educated, unskilled, broke, drunk" Brooklynites who would love to…

DirectorHal Hartley
WriterHal Hartley
ProducersTed Hope·Larry Meistrich

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Cast · Directed by Hal Hartley

BGBob Gosse
Bob Gosse
JS
Jessica Sager
JH
Jeffrey Howard
ELElina Löwensohn
Elina Löwensohn
BSBill Sage
Bill Sage
NT
Naledi Tshazibane
MBMark Chandler Bailey
Mark Chandler Bailey
NG
Nick Gomez
IRIngrid Rudefors
Ingrid Rudefors

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Theory of Achievement — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Theory of Achievement?

Theory of Achievement isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Theory of Achievement on Netflix?

No, Theory of Achievement is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Theory of Achievement on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Theory of Achievement isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Theory of Achievement for free?

Theory of Achievement 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 Theory of Achievement?

Theory of Achievement hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 25, 1991. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.