Wake in Fright (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Series · ★ 5.7
Released in 2017, Wake in Fright is a mystery series.
What it’s about. John Grant is returning to Sydney after a year teaching at a one-classroom school in the Outback. Shortly after hitting the road, he collides with a kangaroo, and finds himself marooned in a small mining town, awaiting repairs on his car. With little to do but drink beer, John is seduced into a raucous, illegal game of two-up. After a short, exhilarating winning streak, he loses everything, which triggers a dangerous series of events that render John a broken and desperate man.
Who’s in it. Wake in Fright stars Elissa Burke as Maisy, Randall Dart as Vic Killen, Sonya Giesekam as Robyn's Mum and Jason Lee Hansen as Charlie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Wake in Fright has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wake in Fright page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wake in Fright tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Stranger Things, House and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wake in Fright (2017)?
- In US, Wake in Fright is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wake in Fright worth watching?
- Wake in Fright holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wake in Fright?
- Wake in Fright stars Elissa Burke, Randall Dart, Sonya Giesekam, Jason Lee Hansen and Andrew David James.
- When was Wake in Fright released?
- Wake in Fright was released in 2017.