Number 96 (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Series · ★ 4.3
Released in 1972, Number 96 is a comedy, crime and drama series.
What it’s about. Number 96 was a popular Australian soap opera set in a Sydney apartment block. Don Cash and Bill Harmon of the Cash Harmon Television production company, produced the series for Network Ten, which requested a Coronation Street-type serial, and specifically one that explored adult subjects. The premise, original story outlines, and the original characters were devised by David Sale who also wrote the scripts for the first episodes and continued as script editor for much of the show's run. The series proved to be a huge success, running from 1972 until 1977. Number 96 was so popular it spawned a feature film version, filmed in December 1973. Number 96 was known for its sex scenes and nudity, somewhat risque at the time, and for its comedy characters. The series was the first Australian soap opera to feature an openly gay character.
Who’s in it. Number 96 stars Tom Oliver, Ray Meagher, Anne Charleston and Abigail, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Number 96 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Number 96 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Number 96 tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Number 96 (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Number 96 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Number 96 worth watching?
- Number 96 holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Number 96?
- Number 96 stars Tom Oliver, Ray Meagher, Anne Charleston, Abigail and Rowena Wallace.
- When was Number 96 released?
- Number 96 was released in 1972.