Movie

Australia

“Welcome to Australia!”

★ 6.6(2,451)20082h 45m

Australia is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

Where to watch Australia

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Baz Luhrmann
Release date: 2008-11-18
Runtime: 2h 45m
Language: Mandarin
Box office: $211,787,511
Budget: $130,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Bazmark

Australia — trailer

About Australia

Australia is a 2008 movie in the Adventure, Romance and Drama genres, directed by Baz Luhrmann, starring Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman and Essie Davis. It has a runtime of 2 hours 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 2,451 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Australia in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Set in northern Australia before World War II, an English aristocrat who inherits a sprawling ranch reluctantly pacts with a stock-man in order to protect her new property from a takeover plot. As the pair drive 2,000 head of cattle over unforgiving landscape, they experience the bombing of Darwin by Japanese forces firsthand.

Cast

Nicole Kidman

Lady Sarah Ashley

Hugh Jackman

The Drover

Essie Davis

Katherine

David Wenham

Neil Fletcher

Bryan Brown

King Carney

David Gulpilil

King George

John Jarratt

Sergeant

Shea Adams

Carney Boy

Nathin Art Butler

Carney Boy

John Walton

Carney Boy

Nigel Harbach

Carney Boy

Eddie Baroo

Bull

Themes & keywords

australiamissionaryworld war iiranchcattle driveracistprejudicesuspicion of adulteryaustralian outback1940s1930sstampedetrampled to deathkimberley, australia

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Australia in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Australia on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Australia on Netflix?+

Australia is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.

How long is Australia?+

Australia has a runtime of 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).

Who stars in Australia?+

Australia stars Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Essie Davis, David Wenham and Bryan Brown.

When did Australia come out?+

Australia is a 2008 movie directed by Baz Luhrmann.

What genre is Australia?+

Australia is Adventure, Romance and Drama film.

Who directed Australia?+

Australia was directed by Baz Luhrmann.