The Journalist (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1979, The Journalist is a comedy film directed by Michael Thornhill, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Comedy about a womanizing journalist on a Sydney newspaper who confronts job problems and impotence in the context of Australian media and politics of the 1970's. A somewhat lesser Australian film comparable to the American film Shampoo.
Who’s in it. The Journalist stars Jack Thompson as Simon Morris, Sam Neill as Rex, Elizabeth Alexander as Liz Corbett and Penne Hackforth-Jones as Gillie Griffiths, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Journalist has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Journalist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Journalist tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Journalist (1979)?
- In AU, The Journalist is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Journalist worth watching?
- The Journalist holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Journalist?
- The Journalist stars Jack Thompson, Sam Neill, Elizabeth Alexander, Penne Hackforth-Jones and Charles Tingwell.
- When was The Journalist released?
- The Journalist was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.