Wake in Fright (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1971, Wake in Fright is a thriller and drama film directed by Ted Kotcheff, running about 109 minutes. “Have a drink, mate? Have a fight, mate? Have some dust and sweat, mate? There's nothing else out here.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wake in Fright is the story of John Grant, a bonded teacher who arrives in the rough outback mining town of Bundanyabba planning to stay overnight before catching the plane to Sydney, but as one night stretches into several he plunges headlong into his own destruction.
Who’s in it. Wake in Fright stars Gary Bond as John Grant, Donald Pleasence as Doc Tydon, Chips Rafferty as Jock Crawford and Sylvia Kay as Janette Hynes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Wake in Fright has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $50.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Fandor and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wake in Fright page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wake in Fright tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wake in Fright (1971)?
- In US, Wake in Fright is available to stream on fuboTV, Fandor and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wake in Fright worth watching?
- Wake in Fright holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wake in Fright?
- Wake in Fright stars Gary Bond, Donald Pleasence, Chips Rafferty, Sylvia Kay and Jack Thompson.
- When was Wake in Fright released?
- Wake in Fright was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.