Phar Lap (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1983, Phar Lap is a drama and family film directed by Simon Wincer, running about 107 minutes. “Hero to a Nation” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Phar Lap, the big bold chestnut reigned as the king of the turf in the depression that gripped Australia of the 1930s. From his humble beginnings the New Zealand bred horse raced on to become the hero of a nation.
Who’s in it. Phar Lap stars Tom Burlinson as Tommy Woodcock, Richard Morgan as 'Cashy' Martin, Judy Morris as Bea Davis and Martin Vaughan as Harry Telford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Phar Lap has been warmly received by audiences.
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 JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Fetch TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Phar Lap page.
If you liked it. Fans of Phar Lap tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Phar Lap (1983)?
- In AU, Phar Lap is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Phar Lap worth watching?
- Phar Lap holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Phar Lap?
- Phar Lap stars Tom Burlinson, Richard Morgan, Judy Morris, Martin Vaughan and Celia De Burgh.
- When was Phar Lap released?
- Phar Lap was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.