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We Were Dangerous

7.120241h 22mMMovieDrama

Nellie, Daisy and Lou attend an institution for delinquent girls on an isolated island in 1954. The trio rail against the system, finding strength in their friendship but this is challenged when the school's matron divides them.

DirectorJosephine Stewart-Te Whiu
WriterMaddie Dai
ProducersTaika Waititi·Bill Way

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StanStanSBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu

EJErana James
Erana James
Nellie
NMNathalie Morris
Nathalie Morris
Lou
MHManaia Hall
Manaia Hall
Daisy
RWRima Te Wiata
Rima Te Wiata
The Matron
AJAaron Jackson
Aaron Jackson
Ship Captain
MJ
Molly Jarvis-Taylor
Nora
TP
Tōmairangi Paterson-Waaka
Polly
KS
Kylana Peauafi Symonds
Anahera
IS
Isayah Snow
Peggy
HM
Hillary Moulder
Mary
MC
Maximus Charteris
Freddie
SLStephen Lovatt
Stephen Lovatt
Government Official

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We Were Dangerous — streaming FAQ

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We Were Dangerous is streaming on Stan and SBS On Demand in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is We Were Dangerous on Netflix?

No, We Were Dangerous is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Stan and SBS On Demand.

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We Were Dangerous isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch We Were Dangerous for free?

We Were Dangerous is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.