Pallet on the Floor (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1986, Pallet on the Floor is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Lynton Butler, running about 88 minutes. “One of Those Blighters.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A murderous black comedy set in the 1960s. Sam (McCauley) and his small band of hard-drinking and eccentric friends are having a night of it when a drunk truck driver, Jack (Bach), attacks Sam's Maori wife Sue (O'Brien). In the struggle, Sam and friends end up killing Jack. None of them regrets this, but it has been observed by Miriam (Gruar) who decides to blackmail Sam. Jack's brother Joe (Napier) comes looking for revenge and ends up being killed by Basil (Spence). Their jobs at the freezer works are terminated, and Basil has his own idea about how to get out of their troubles.
Who’s in it. Pallet on the Floor stars Peter McCauley as Sam Jamieson, Jillian O'Brien as Sue Jamieson, Bruce Spence as Basil Beaumont-Foster and Shirley Gruar as Miriam Breen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Pallet on the Floor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pallet on the Floor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pallet on the Floor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pallet on the Floor (1986)?
- In US, Pallet on the Floor is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pallet on the Floor worth watching?
- Pallet on the Floor holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pallet on the Floor?
- Pallet on the Floor stars Peter McCauley, Jillian O'Brien, Bruce Spence, Shirley Gruar and Alistair Douglas.
- When was Pallet on the Floor released?
- Pallet on the Floor was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.