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David Stratton: A Cinematic Life

“For Most People, Movies are Entertainment. For One Man, They are a Way of Life.”

★ 4.6(7)20171h 37m

David Stratton: A Cinematic Life is streaming on DocPlay, Beamafilm and DocPlay Amazon Channel in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Beamafilm. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Sally Aitken
Release date: 2017-03-09
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Stranger Than Fiction Films

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About David Stratton: A Cinematic Life

David Stratton: A Cinematic Life is a 2017 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Sally Aitken, starring David Stratton, Dr George Miller and Nicole Kidman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.6/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch David Stratton: A Cinematic Life in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A compelling personal journey with David Stratton, as he relates the fascinating development of our cinema history. David guides us from his boyhood cinema experience of Australia in England, where he saw the first images of this strange and exotic landscape via the medium of film, to his migration to Australia as a ‘ten pound pom’ in 1963 and onto his present day reflections on the iconic themes that run through our cinematic legacy. All of this reflects a passionate engagement in a uniquely Australian medium. Parallel and at the heart of the series is the story of an industry whose growing pains David has witnessed over a lifetime. Alongside David, the protagonists of this history are the giants of Australian cinema – both behind the camera and in front of it.

Cast

David Stratton

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Dr George Miller

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Nicole Kidman

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Russell Crowe

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Anne-Louise Lambert

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Margaret Pomeranz

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Geoffrey Wright

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Michael Caton

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Jacki Weaver

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Todd McCarthy

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Jack Thompson

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Sam Neill

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch David Stratton: A Cinematic Life in Australia?+

In Australia, you can stream David Stratton: A Cinematic Life on DocPlay, Beamafilm and DocPlay Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Beamafilm.

Is David Stratton: A Cinematic Life on Netflix?+

David Stratton: A Cinematic Life is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on DocPlay, Beamafilm and DocPlay Amazon Channel.

How long is David Stratton: A Cinematic Life?+

David Stratton: A Cinematic Life has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in David Stratton: A Cinematic Life?+

David Stratton: A Cinematic Life stars David Stratton, Dr George Miller, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe and Anne-Louise Lambert.

When did David Stratton: A Cinematic Life come out?+

David Stratton: A Cinematic Life is a 2017 movie directed by Sally Aitken.

What genre is David Stratton: A Cinematic Life?+

David Stratton: A Cinematic Life is Documentary film.

Who directed David Stratton: A Cinematic Life?+

David Stratton: A Cinematic Life was directed by Sally Aitken.