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While the Men are Away

4.020231 seasonTV 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

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

While the Men are Away isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Australia. Streaming rights are licensed per 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 isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Australia. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is While the Men are Away on Netflix?

No, While the Men are Away is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is While the Men are Away on Amazon Prime Video?

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

While the Men are Away isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

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.