Mabo (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2012, Mabo is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Rachel Perkins, running about 103 minutes. “The true story of one man's epic fight to change a nation.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mabo tells the story of one of Australia's national heroes - Eddie Koiki Mabo, the Torres Strait Islander who left school at age 15, yet spearheaded the High Court challenge that overthrew the fiction of terra nullius.
Who’s in it. Mabo stars Jimi Bani as Koiki Eddie Mabo, Deborah Mailman as Bonita Mabo, Ewen Leslie as Bryan Keon-Cohen and Tom Budge as Greg McIntyre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Mabo has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mabo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mabo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mabo (2012)?
- In AU, Mabo is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mabo worth watching?
- Mabo holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mabo?
- Mabo stars Jimi Bani, Deborah Mailman, Ewen Leslie, Tom Budge and Rob Carlton.
- When was Mabo released?
- Mabo was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.