The Sapphires (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2012, The Sapphires is a comedy and drama film directed by Wayne Blair, running about 103 minutes. “Follow your heart. Discover your soul.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's 1968, and four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship and war when they entertain the US troops in Vietnam as singing group The Sapphires.
Who’s in it. The Sapphires stars Jessica Mauboy as Julie, Chris O'Dowd as Dave Lovelace, Deborah Mailman as Gail and Shari Sebbens as Kay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Sapphires has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Sapphires page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sapphires tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sapphires (2012)?
- In US, The Sapphires is available to 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 The Sapphires worth watching?
- The Sapphires holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sapphires?
- The Sapphires stars Jessica Mauboy, Chris O'Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Shari Sebbens and Miranda Tapsell.
- When was The Sapphires released?
- The Sapphires was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.