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While the Men are Away

4.020231 seasonMA 15+TV SeriesDrama

While the men are away fighting in WWII, two Women’s Land Army recruits join an Italian immigrant, her Indigenous domestic, and their draft-dodging farmhand to run the family farm – but can the improbable freedom and kinship they find survive beyond the war?

DirectorsElissa Down·Monica Zanetti
ProducerLisa Shaunessy

Where to watch

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

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Get Behind The Girl He Left Behind!
Sep 27, 2023
E2
Furrowing the Führer's Brow
Sep 27, 2023
E3
God Speed the Plough and the Woman Who Drives It!
Oct 4, 2023
E4
She Talked! This Happened!
Oct 4, 2023
E5
Come And Join The Victory Harvest!
Oct 11, 2023
E6
Catch Him With His Panzers Down!
Oct 11, 2023
E7
We've Always Despised Them, Now We Must Smash Them!
Oct 18, 2023
E8
We Took the Hill, Come and Help Us Keep It!
Oct 18, 2023

Cast · Directed by Elissa Down

MRMichela De Rossi
Michela De Rossi
Francesca
PGPhoebe Grainer
Phoebe Grainer
Kathleen
MMMax McKenna
Max McKenna
Gwen
JZJana Zvedeniuk
Jana Zvedeniuk
Esther
MTMatt Testro
Matt Testro
Robert
BHBenedict Hardie
Benedict Hardie
Des
SCShaka Cook
Shaka Cook
Murray
SW
Sarah Woods
Mrs. Arnott

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While the Men are Away — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams While the Men are Away?

While the Men are Away is streaming on SBS On Demand in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is While the Men are Away on Netflix?

No, While the Men are Away is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on SBS On Demand.

Is While the Men are Away on Amazon Prime Video?

No, While the Men are Away isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on SBS On Demand instead.

Where can I watch While the Men are Away for free?

While the Men are Away is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.

How many seasons does While the Men are Away have?

While the Men are Away has 1 season so far.

Are all episodes of While the Men are Away out yet?

The 1 released season of While the Men are Away is complete, but the show is still in production — a new season is expected.

Is there a Season 2 of While the Men are Away?

A Season 2 of While the Men are Away hasn't been officially confirmed yet.