Dawn! (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1979, Dawn! is a drama film directed by Ken Hannam, running about 109 minutes. “The movie reveals what the headlines concealed.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dawn! is a 1979 Australian sports biopic about the three-time Olympic gold medallist swimmer Dawn Fraser.
Who’s in it. Dawn! stars Bronwyn Mackay-Payne as Dawn Fraser, Ron Haddrick as Pop, Bunney Brooke as Mum and Tom Richards as Harry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Dawn! sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Foxtel Now. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dawn! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dawn! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dawn! (1979)?
- In AU, Dawn! is available to stream on Foxtel Now. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dawn! worth watching?
- Dawn! holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dawn!?
- Dawn! stars Bronwyn Mackay-Payne, Ron Haddrick, Bunney Brooke, Tom Richards and Gabrielle Hartley.
- When was Dawn! released?
- Dawn! was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.