Van Diemen's Land (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2009, Van Diemen's Land is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Jonathan auf der Heide, running about 104 minutes. “Hunger is a strange silence” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story of Australia’s most notorious convict, Alexander Pearce and his infamous journey into the beautiful yet brutal Tasmanian wilderness. A point of no return for convicts banished from their homeland, Van Diemen’s Land was a feared and dreaded penal settlement at the end of the earth.
Who’s in it. Van Diemen's Land stars Arthur Angel as Robert Greenhill, Paul Ashcroft as Matthew Travers, Mark Leonard Winter as Alexander Dalton and Torquil Neilson as John Mathers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Van Diemen's Land has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Van Diemen's Land page.
If you liked it. Fans of Van Diemen's Land tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Van Diemen's Land (2009)?
- In GB, Van Diemen's Land is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Van Diemen's Land worth watching?
- Van Diemen's Land holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Van Diemen's Land?
- Van Diemen's Land stars Arthur Angel, Paul Ashcroft, Mark Leonard Winter, Torquil Neilson and Greg Stone.
- When was Van Diemen's Land released?
- Van Diemen's Land was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.