Movie

Blueback

“He's their best kept secret.”

★ 6.6(45)20221h 42m

Blueback is streaming on Netflix in New Zealand, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

Where to watch Blueback

🇳🇿 New Zealand

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Good to know

Director: Robert Connolly
Release date: 2022-12-29
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Arenamedia

Blueback — trailer

About Blueback

Blueback is a 2022 movie in the Family, Drama and Adventure genres, directed by Robert Connolly, starring Mia Wasikowska, Eric Bana and Ariel Donoghue. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 45 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Blueback in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Based on the best-selling novel by Tim Winton, Blueback is a timely tale about the ocean, a beautiful marine creature, and a young girl’s power to change the world.

Cast

Mia Wasikowska

Abby

Eric Bana

Mad Macka

Ariel Donoghue

Young Abby

Ilsa Fogg

Teen Abby

Radha Mitchell

Dora

Pedrea Jackson

Teen Briggs

Clarence John Ryan

Briggs

Albert Mwangi

Gitundu

Erik Thomson

Costello

Elizabeth Alexander

Older Dora

Themes & keywords

seaatlantic oceanoceanic expeditionoceanographyocean rigoceans rescue

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Blueback in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, you can stream Blueback on Netflix. It's also available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video.

Is Blueback on Netflix?+

Yes — Blueback is available to stream on Netflix in New Zealand.

How long is Blueback?+

Blueback has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in Blueback?+

Blueback stars Mia Wasikowska, Eric Bana, Ariel Donoghue, Ilsa Fogg and Radha Mitchell.

When did Blueback come out?+

Blueback is a 2022 movie directed by Robert Connolly.

What genre is Blueback?+

Blueback is Family, Drama and Adventure film.

Who directed Blueback?+

Blueback was directed by Robert Connolly.