Jedda (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1955, Jedda is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Charles Chauvel, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. An aboriginal girl is brought up by a white family that adopts her. As a young woman, she is mysteriously drawn to go "Walkabout" as people of her tribe have for hundreds of years.
Who’s in it. Jedda stars Rosalie Kunoth-Monks as Jedda, Robert Tudawali as Marbuck, Betty Suttor as Sarah McMann and Paul Reynall as Joe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Jedda has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV and Beamafilm. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jedda page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jedda tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jedda (1955)?
- In AU, Jedda is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Fetch TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jedda worth watching?
- Jedda holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jedda?
- Jedda stars Rosalie Kunoth-Monks, Robert Tudawali, Betty Suttor, Paul Reynall and George Simpson-Lyttle.
- When was Jedda released?
- Jedda was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.