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The Cowra Breakout

6.019844h 10mMovieWarDramaAction

In August 1944, 1104 Japanese prisoners of war at the Australian POW camp at Cowra stage a mass breakout. Four guards are killed in the escape, and 231 prisoners die by wounds sustained or suicide, while 334 prisoners are recaptured over the subsequent nine days.

DirectorsChris Noonan·Phillip Noyce
ProducerGeorge Miller

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Cast · Directed by Chris Noonan

ALAlan David Lee
Alan David Lee
Stan Davidson

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The Cowra Breakout — streaming FAQ

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The Cowra Breakout isn't streaming anywhere in Philippines yet.

Is The Cowra Breakout on Netflix?

No, The Cowra Breakout is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

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What is the OTT release date for The Cowra Breakout?

The Cowra Breakout hasn't started streaming in Philippines yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 19, 1984. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.