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Federation

19992h 53mMovieDocumentary

An epic tale about the making of Australia. This tells the stories of the founding fathers and of the people in six separate colonies in the decades leading to Federation. It's a tale of winners and losers, of great debates which unified…

DirectorIan Munro
WriterSue Castrique
ProducersAnna Grieve·Megan McMurchy

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Cast · Directed by Ian Munro

DKDeborah Kennedy
Deborah Kennedy
Louisa Lawson
LMLeo McKern
Leo McKern
Henry Parkes
POPeter O'Brien
Peter O'Brien
Alfred Deakin
WZWilliam Zappa
William Zappa
Charles Kingston
RPRichard Piper
Richard Piper
Edmund Barton
SMShane McNamara
Shane McNamara
voices
MCMax Cullen
Max Cullen
voices
KA
Kirk Alexander
voices
JD
John Doyle
Narrator

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Federation — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Federation?

Federation isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Federation on Netflix?

No, Federation is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Federation on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch Federation for free?

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

What is the OTT release date for Federation?

Federation hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1999. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.