Movie

A Waltz Through the Hills

“Two orphans want to go home. But home is halfway around the world”

★ 7.3(6)19882h 0m

A Waltz Through the Hills is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Frank Arnold
Release date: 1988-01-01
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Primetime Television Ltd.

A Waltz Through the Hills — trailer

About A Waltz Through the Hills

A Waltz Through the Hills is a 1988 movie in the TV Movie, Adventure and Drama genres, directed by Frank Arnold, starring Dan O'Herlihy, Ernie Dingo and Andre Jansen. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Waltz Through the Hills in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When Sammy Dean and her older brother Andy are suddenly orphaned, they fear that they will be separated and placed in foster homes. So they set off along on foot, hoping to reach a ship that will take them to England and their only surviving relatives. The two young runaways must make their dangerous journey through some of the world’s harshest terrain-the wilds of the Australian outback.

Cast

Dan O'Herlihy

Uncle Tom

Ernie Dingo

Frank Smith

Andre Jansen

Andy Dean

Tina Kemp

Sammy Dean

Maggie Wilde West

Molly Thompson

Geoffrey Atkins

Bert Thompson

Michael Carman

Sergeant Rawling

Themes & keywords

adoptionsurvivalrunaway children

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Waltz Through the Hills in United States?+

In United States, you can stream A Waltz Through the Hills on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is A Waltz Through the Hills on Netflix?+

A Waltz Through the Hills is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is A Waltz Through the Hills?+

A Waltz Through the Hills has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in A Waltz Through the Hills?+

A Waltz Through the Hills stars Dan O'Herlihy, Ernie Dingo, Andre Jansen, Tina Kemp and Maggie Wilde West.

When did A Waltz Through the Hills come out?+

A Waltz Through the Hills is a 1988 movie directed by Frank Arnold.

What genre is A Waltz Through the Hills?+

A Waltz Through the Hills is TV Movie, Adventure, Drama and Family film.

Who directed A Waltz Through the Hills?+

A Waltz Through the Hills was directed by Frank Arnold.