Beaconsfield (2012): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2012, Beaconsfield is a drama and tv movie film directed by Glendyn Ivin, running about 111 minutes. “We knew one thing... we were in it together.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. On Anzac Day 2006 the Beaconsfield mine collapsed, trapping Russell, Webb and fellow miner Larry Knight one kilometre underground. When it was revealed that two of the men were alive, Australia prayed and the world waited in hope that the miners would make it out alive. But the rescue was far more complex than anyone ever imagined. Beaconsfield recounts this riveting story of mental and physical fortitude and two very different men who were trapped together for 14 days under rubble in a cramped, pitch-black metal basket no bigger than a dog kennel.

Who’s in it. Beaconsfield stars Shane Jacobson as Brant Webb, Lachy Hulme as Todd Russell, Cameron Daddo as Matthew Gill and Anthony Hayes as Pat Ball, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Beaconsfield has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beaconsfield page.

If you liked it. Fans of Beaconsfield tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.