The Battlers (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film
Released in 1994, The Battlers is a drama and tv movie film directed by George Ogilvie, running about 191 minutes.
What it’s about. Fairly sensitive melodrama about life on the back-roads in Australia at the height of the Great Depression. Centring on the developing romance between two drifters this presents a commendable level of period detail. Based on the novel by Kylie Tennant.
Who’s in it. The Battlers stars Gary Sweet as Snow, Jacqueline McKenzie as Dancy Grimshaw, Marcus Graham as The Busker and Peter Stonham as Jimmy, among others.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Battlers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Battlers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Battlers (1994)?
- In GB, The Battlers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Battlers?
- The Battlers stars Gary Sweet, Jacqueline McKenzie, Marcus Graham, Peter Stonham and Richard Piper.
- When was The Battlers released?
- The Battlers was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 191 minutes.