Where can I watch Newcastle (2008)?

In AU, Newcastle is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Newcastle worth watching?

Newcastle holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Newcastle?

Newcastle stars Xavier Samuel, Lachlan Buchanan, Reshad Strik, Kirk Jenkins and Israel Cannan.

When was Newcastle released?

Newcastle was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.

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Newcastle (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 4.9

Released in 2008, Newcastle is a drama and romance film directed by Dan Castle, running about 107 minutes. “You're only young forever once.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 17-year old Jesse lives in the shadow of his older brother Victor's failure to become surfing's Next Big Thing. Even when he's in his natural habitat of magnificent surf breaks, his blue-collar future is brought home by the coal barges that constantly line his horizon. Jesse has the natural skills to surf his way out of this reality and onto the international circuit but can he overcome his equally natural ability to sabotage himself? A momentous weekend away with his mates that includes first love and tragedy leads him to discover what's really important, and also to the performance of a lifetime.

Who’s in it. Newcastle stars Xavier Samuel as Fergus, Lachlan Buchanan as Jesse, Reshad Strik as Victor and Kirk Jenkins as Andy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Newcastle has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Newcastle page.

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

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Newcastle (2008)?: In AU, Newcastle is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Newcastle worth watching?: Newcastle holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Newcastle?: Newcastle stars Xavier Samuel, Lachlan Buchanan, Reshad Strik, Kirk Jenkins and Israel Cannan.
When was Newcastle released?: Newcastle was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.