Curtin (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2007, Curtin is a drama and tv movie film directed by Jessica Hobbs, running about 93 minutes. “He stood up in wartime and paid the price” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 1941. A country in crisis. A new man in power. Leadership demands and personal demons are set to collide. The story of John Curtin as he faces his first six months as Prime Minister, confronting in quick succession, the tragedy of Pearl Harbour, the fall of Singapore, the bombing of Darwin and a furious battle with Churchill over the deployment of Australian troops. This is a raw and intimate story of a driven and inspirational leader - a man who struggles to battle his own personal demons while serving and protecting a country at war.
Who’s in it. Curtin stars William McInnes as John Curtin, Noni Hazlehurst as Elsie Curtin, Asher Keddie as Elsie Jnr and Ben Esler as John Jnr, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Curtin has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Curtin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Curtin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Curtin (2007)?
- In US, Curtin is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Curtin worth watching?
- Curtin holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Curtin?
- Curtin stars William McInnes, Noni Hazlehurst, Asher Keddie, Ben Esler and Brian Meegan.
- When was Curtin released?
- Curtin was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.