The Dismissal (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film
Released in 1983, The Dismissal is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by John Power, running about 270 minutes.
What it’s about. The drama surrounding the dismissal of Mr. Gough Whitlam as the Labor Prime Minister of Australia - on 11 November, 1975 - by the then Governor-General of Australia, Sir John Kerr - and the subsequent installation, in Parliament, of the Liberal 'caretaker government' and Mr. Malcolm Fraser as the 'caretaker' Prime Minister.
Who’s in it. The Dismissal stars Max Phipps as Gough Whitlam, John Stanton as Malcolm Fraser, John Meillon as Sir John Kerr and Bill Hunter as Rex Connor, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dismissal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dismissal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dismissal (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dismissal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Dismissal?
- The Dismissal stars Max Phipps, John Stanton, John Meillon, Bill Hunter and John Hargreaves.
- When was The Dismissal released?
- The Dismissal was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 270 minutes.