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The Man from Down Under

7.019431h 43mMovieActionComedyDrama

An Australian blowhard raises two orphaned children as his own in the years leading up to WWII.

DirectorRobert Z. Leonard
WritersTom Seller·Wells Root
ProducersOrville O. Dull·Robert Z. Leonard

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Cast · Directed by Robert Z. Leonard

CLCharles Laughton
Charles Laughton
Jocko Wilson
BBBinnie Barnes
Binnie Barnes
Aggie Dawlins
RCRichard Carlson
Richard Carlson
Nipper Wilson
DRDonna Reed
Donna Reed
Mary Wilson
CS
Christopher Severn
Nipper Wilson (child)
CCClyde Cook
Clyde Cook
Ginger Gaffney
SMStephen McNally
Stephen McNally
Dusty Rhodes
ASArthur Shields
Arthur Shields
Father Polycarp
EF
Evelyn Falke
Mary, as a child
HCHobart Cavanaugh
Hobart Cavanaugh
Boots
ACAndré Charlot
André Charlot
Father Antoine
PLPeter Lawford
Peter Lawford
Mr. Jones

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The Man from Down Under — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Man from Down Under?

The Man from Down Under isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Man from Down Under on Netflix?

No, The Man from Down Under is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Man from Down Under on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Man from Down Under isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Man from Down Under for free?

The Man from Down Under 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 The Man from Down Under?

The Man from Down Under hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 22, 1943. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.