Tex is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 15 June 2026.
Where to watch Tex
🇦🇺 Australia
Good to know
- Director
- Tim Hunter
- Release date
- 1982-07-30
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $7,400,000
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Walt Disney Productions
Tex — trailer
About Tex
Tex is a 1982 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Tim Hunter, starring Matt Dillon, Jim Metzler and Meg Tilly. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 59 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Tex in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
After their mother dies and their father leaves them, teenage brothers Tex and Mason McCormick struggle to make it on their own.
Cast
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Tex in Australia?+
In Australia, Tex is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Tex on Netflix?+
Tex is not on Netflix in Australia right now.
How long is Tex?+
Tex has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
Who stars in Tex?+
Tex stars Matt Dillon, Jim Metzler, Meg Tilly, Bill McKinney and Frances Lee McCain.
When did Tex come out?+
Tex is a 1982 movie directed by Tim Hunter.
What genre is Tex?+
Tex is Drama film.
Who directed Tex?+
Tex was directed by Tim Hunter.
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