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Waterfront

6.519501h 20mNRMovieDrama

When ship's fireman Peter McCabe walks out on his long-suffering wife, he leaves her impoverished, with two young daughters and a boy born soon after his departure. After an absence of fourteen years McCabe returns, sacked and humiliated, trailing trouble in his wake.

DirectorMichael Anderson
WriterPaul Soskin
ProducerPaul Soskin

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 24 other countries

Waterfront isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia and 20 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Michael Anderson

RNRobert Newton
Robert Newton
Peter McCabe
KHKathleen Harrison
Kathleen Harrison
Mrs. McCabe
ASAvis Scott
Avis Scott
Nora McCabe
SSSusan Shaw
Susan Shaw
Connie McCabe
RN
Robin Netscher
George Alexander McCabe
RBRichard Burton
Richard Burton
Ben Satterthwaite
KGKenneth Griffith
Kenneth Griffith
Maurice Bruno
OS
Olive Sloane
Mrs. Gibson
JHJames Hayter
James Hayter
Ship's Captain
CVCharles Victor
Charles Victor
Bill
MBMichael Brennan
Michael Brennan
Engineer
AJAllan Jeayes
Allan Jeayes
Prison Officer

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Waterfront — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Waterfront?

Waterfront isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Bulgaria, Cyprus and Czechia and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Waterfront on Netflix?

No, Waterfront is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is Waterfront on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch Waterfront for free?

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