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Fortress Australia: The Secret Bid for the Atomic Bomb

200154mMovieDocumentary

This documentary explores one of the most extraordinary chapters in Australia's history - the attempts by successive Australian governments to fortress the nation with atomic weapons.

DirectorPeter Butt

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Kanopy

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Peter Butt

Robyn Williams

Narrator

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Fortress Australia: The Secret Bid for the Atomic Bomb — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Fortress Australia: The Secret Bid for the Atomic Bomb?

Fortress Australia: The Secret Bid for the Atomic Bomb is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Fortress Australia: The Secret Bid for the Atomic Bomb on Netflix?

No, Fortress Australia: The Secret Bid for the Atomic Bomb is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Fortress Australia: The Secret Bid for the Atomic Bomb on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Fortress Australia: The Secret Bid for the Atomic Bomb isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Fortress Australia: The Secret Bid for the Atomic Bomb for free?

Fortress Australia: The Secret Bid for the Atomic Bomb is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.