The Straits (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Series · ★ 6.2
Released in 2012, The Straits is a drama and crime series.
What it’s about. Set among the turquoise waters and lethal wildlife of Australia’s Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait, The Straits is an exotic, darkly humorous crime drama. The Montebellos are not your average Australian family. Modern day smugglers, their family business is transporting drugs into Australia and guns and exotic wildlife out, making use of ties of blood and loyalty in the Torres Strait Islands.
Who’s in it. The Straits stars Brian Cox as Harry Montebello, Rena Owen as Kitty Montebello, Aaron Fa'aoso as Noel Montebello and Jimi Bani as Marou Montebello, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Straits has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Spectrum On Demand. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Straits page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Straits tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Straits (2012)?
- In US, The Straits is available to stream on YouTube TV and Spectrum On Demand. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Straits worth watching?
- The Straits holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Straits?
- The Straits stars Brian Cox, Rena Owen, Aaron Fa'aoso, Jimi Bani and Firass Dirani.
- When was The Straits released?
- The Straits was released in 2012.