Breaker Morant (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1980, Breaker Morant is a drama, war and history film directed by Bruce Beresford, running about 107 minutes. “A powerful true story of bitter revenge...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the Boer War, three Australian lieutenants are on trial for shooting Boer prisoners. Though they acted under orders, they are being used as scapegoats by the General Staff, who hopes to distance themselves from the irregular practices of the war. The trial does not progress as smoothly as expected by the General Staff, as the defence puts up a strong fight in the courtroom.
Who’s in it. Breaker Morant stars Edward Woodward as Harry 'Breaker' Morant, Jack Thompson as Major J.F. Thomas, John Waters as Cpt. Alfred Taylor and Bryan Brown as Lt. Peter Handcock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Breaker Morant has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $8.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breaker Morant page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breaker Morant tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breaker Morant (1980)?
- In US, Breaker Morant is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Breaker Morant worth watching?
- Breaker Morant holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Breaker Morant?
- Breaker Morant stars Edward Woodward, Jack Thompson, John Waters, Bryan Brown and Charles Tingwell.
- When was Breaker Morant released?
- Breaker Morant was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.