The Dirtwater Dynasty (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Series · ★ 6
Released in 1988, The Dirtwater Dynasty is a drama series.
What it’s about. The Dirtwater Dynasty is a five-part Australian drama miniseries, first screened on Network Ten in 1988. The Dirtwater Dynasty was directed by Michael Jenkins and John Power. The Dirtwater Dynasty is the story of embittered rivalry, triumph and despair, spanning three generations and eight decades. Born in the London slums in 1878, Richard Eastwick comes to Australia at age 20, with nothing but a handful of courage and a dream. He acquires land, marries and raises a family, makes loyal friends and bitter enemies. Two world wars and the economic depression take their toll on his family and his land and cattle ranching empire but his dream to create a dynasty gives him a reason to continue.
Who’s in it. The Dirtwater Dynasty stars Hugo Weaving as Richard Eastwick, Victoria Longley as Kate McBride / Nancy McBride, Bruce Spence as Lonely Logan and Peter Phelps as David Eastwick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Dirtwater Dynasty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Dirtwater Dynasty page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dirtwater Dynasty tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dirtwater Dynasty (1988)?
- In US, The Dirtwater Dynasty is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dirtwater Dynasty worth watching?
- The Dirtwater Dynasty holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dirtwater Dynasty?
- The Dirtwater Dynasty stars Hugo Weaving, Victoria Longley, Bruce Spence, Peter Phelps and Ernie Dingo.
- When was The Dirtwater Dynasty released?
- The Dirtwater Dynasty was released in 1988.