Breakthrough is streaming on Foxtel Now, DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 17 June 2026.
Where to watch Breakthrough
🇦🇺 Australia
Good to know
- Director
- Bill Haney
- Release date
- 2019-03-09
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Uncommon Productions
Breakthrough — trailer
About Breakthrough
Breakthrough is a 2019 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Bill Haney, starring Woody Harrelson and Jim Allison. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Breakthrough in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Breakthrough tells the story of a renegade scientist’s quest to find a cure for cancer, the disease that killed his mother. Texan Jim Allison is a 2018 Nobel Prize winner for discovering how to prompt a cancer patient’s own immune system into defeating their disease, but for decades he waged an often-lonely struggle against the painful skepticism of the medical establishment.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Breakthrough in Australia?+
In Australia, you can stream Breakthrough on Foxtel Now, DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Is Breakthrough on Netflix?+
Breakthrough is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on Foxtel Now, DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel.
How long is Breakthrough?+
Breakthrough has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Who stars in Breakthrough?+
Breakthrough stars Woody Harrelson and Jim Allison.
When did Breakthrough come out?+
Breakthrough is a 2019 movie directed by Bill Haney.
What genre is Breakthrough?+
Breakthrough is Documentary film.
Who directed Breakthrough?+
Breakthrough was directed by Bill Haney.
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