The Furnace (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2020, The Furnace is a history and western film directed by Roderick MacKay, running about 116 minutes. “There is no Grace of God here. Just the land, and all its spoils.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To escape the outback, a young Afghan cameleer falls in with a mysterious bushman on the run with stolen Crown gold.
Who’s in it. The Furnace stars David Wenham as Mal, Ahmed Malek as Hanif, Jay Ryan as Sergeant Shaw and Erik Thomson as Corporal Briggs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Furnace has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Furnace page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Furnace tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Furnace (2020)?
- In US, The Furnace is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Furnace worth watching?
- The Furnace holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Furnace?
- The Furnace stars David Wenham, Ahmed Malek, Jay Ryan, Erik Thomson and Baykali Ganambarr.
- When was The Furnace released?
- The Furnace was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.