Stir (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1980, Stir is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Stephen Wallace, running about 97 minutes. “Hated... Desperate... Brutalised... ...They can't stop now!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Filmed in the Clare Valley, Gladstone and the Flinders Ranges in South Australia, this prison movie was inspired by the true life prison riot at Bathurst Jail in 1974 and its subsequent Royal Commission into New South Wales Prisons.
Who’s in it. Stir stars Bryan Brown as China Jackson, Max Phipps as Norton, Dennis Miller as Redford and Gary Waddell as Dave, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Stir has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stir page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stir tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stir (1980)?
- In US, Stir is available to stream on Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stir worth watching?
- Stir holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stir?
- Stir stars Bryan Brown, Max Phipps, Dennis Miller, Gary Waddell and Phil Motherwell.
- When was Stir released?
- Stir was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.