Bodyline (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 1984, Bodyline is a drama series.
What it’s about. Dramatization of the 1932/33 Test cricket series between England and Australia. Played in Australia, the series gained notoriety in Australian and worldwide cricketing history for the fact that the English team (headed by captain Douglas Jardine) applied a bowling technique called "leg theory", or more commonly, Bodyline. This technique involved bowlers bowling the ball directly at the batsman's body, and resulted in many of the Australian team receiving numerous bruises and injuries, with batsman Bert Oldfield sustaining a cracked skull. The series generated much anger and resentment towards the English team within Australia and seriously damaged Anglo-Australian cricketing relations at the time.
Who’s in it. Bodyline stars Hugo Weaving as Douglas Jardine, Gary Sweet as Donald Bradman, Jim Holt as Harold Larwood and Rhys McConnochie as Pelham Warner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Bodyline has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on VI movies and tv. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bodyline page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bodyline tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bodyline (1984)?
- In IN, Bodyline is available to stream on VI movies and tv. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bodyline worth watching?
- Bodyline holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bodyline?
- Bodyline stars Hugo Weaving, Gary Sweet, Jim Holt, Rhys McConnochie and John Gregg.
- When was Bodyline released?
- Bodyline was released in 1984.