Touch the Sun: Peter & Pompey (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1988, Touch the Sun: Peter & Pompey is an adventure, family, mystery and science fiction film directed by Michael Carson, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. The fate of a young Australian boy is somehow linked with that of a young Roman boy who had traveled to Australia by ship during the time of the Roman Emperor, Nero.

Who’s in it. Touch the Sun: Peter & Pompey stars Clayton Williamson as Peter Driscoll, Kate McDonald as Margaret Bainbridge, Emil Minty as Wayne Barbuto and Aaron Ferguson as Pompey, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Touch the Sun: Peter & Pompey has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Touch the Sun: Peter & Pompey page.

If you liked it. Fans of Touch the Sun: Peter & Pompey tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Touch the Sun: Peter & Pompey (1988)?
In US, Touch the Sun: Peter & Pompey is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Touch the Sun: Peter & Pompey worth watching?
Touch the Sun: Peter & Pompey holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family, mystery and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Touch the Sun: Peter & Pompey?
Touch the Sun: Peter & Pompey stars Clayton Williamson, Kate McDonald, Emil Minty, Aaron Ferguson and Paul Chubb.
When was Touch the Sun: Peter & Pompey released?
Touch the Sun: Peter & Pompey was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.