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Thin Air

7.019882h 30mMovie

Set in a commercial radio station in an enterprise zone called ‘Riverside’, Thin Air involved property development on a massive scale, the disruption and forced exodus of a local community, the stripping away of local authority powers, left-wing activism, designer drugs, media hacks.

DirectorAntonia Bird
WritersSarah Dunant·Peter Busby
ProducerCaroline Oulton

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Cast · Directed by Antonia Bird

KHKate Hardie
Kate Hardie
Rachel Hamilton
NHNicky Henson
Nicky Henson
Richard Hellier
KMKevin McNally
Kevin McNally
Mark Gentian
BBBrian Bovell
Brian Bovell
Joe Jeffries
JAJames Aubrey
James Aubrey
Zac Diamond
SKSam Kelly
Sam Kelly
Henry Campbell
SMSarah-Jane Morris
Sarah-Jane Morris
Samantha Graham
CMClive Merrison
Clive Merrison
Leonard Draeger
RPRobert Pugh
Robert Pugh
Michael Haig
MGMichael Garner
Michael Garner
Paul
CA
Cristina Avery
Rose Marie
AJ
Andrew Johnson
Brian

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Thin Air — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Thin Air?

Thin Air isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Thin Air on Netflix?

No, Thin Air is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Thin Air on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Thin Air isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Thin Air for free?

Thin Air 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 Thin Air?

Thin Air hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 27, 1988. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.