The Straits is streaming on Sky Go in United Kingdom. Availability checked 10 June 2026.
Where to watch The Straits
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Good to know
- Release date
- 2012-02-02
- Runtime
- 55m
- Language
- English
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 10
- Network
- ABC TV
- Status
- Ended
- Country
- Australia
- Studio
- Matchbox Pictures
About The Straits
The Straits is a 2012 web series in the Drama and Crime genres, starring Brian Cox, Rena Owen and Aaron Fa'aoso. It spans 1 season and 10 episodes, and originally aired on ABC TV. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Straits in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Set among the turquoise waters and lethal wildlife of Australia’s Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait, The Straits is an exotic, darkly humorous crime drama. The Montebellos are not your average Australian family. Modern day smugglers, their family business is transporting drugs into Australia and guns and exotic wildlife out, making use of ties of blood and loyalty in the Torres Strait Islands.
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Cast
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Straits in United Kingdom?+
In United Kingdom, you can stream The Straits on Sky Go.
Is The Straits on Netflix?+
The Straits is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on Sky Go.
How many seasons of The Straits are there?+
The Straits has 1 season and 10 episodes in total.
Who stars in The Straits?+
The Straits stars Brian Cox, Rena Owen, Aaron Fa'aoso, Jimi Bani and Firass Dirani.
When did The Straits come out?+
The Straits is a 2012 web series.
What genre is The Straits?+
The Straits is Drama and Crime series.
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