Eureka Stockade (1907): cast, story & where to watch
1907 · Film · ★ 2.5
Released in 1907, Eureka Stockade is a notable film, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. The surviving seven-minute fragment (original length unknown) shows street scenes of Ballarat is believed to be part of the 1907 film, the second feature film made in Australia (after the 1906 production, The Story of the Kelly Gang). Other scenes in the lost reels of the film were believed to have included gold seekers leaving London; the issuing of licences; the rush at Canadian gully; the arrival of the first women at the goldfields; licence hunting; diggers chained to logs and rescued by mates; the murder of Scobie; diggers burning Bentley's Hotel; the Rebellion; Peter Lalor addressing the miners; burning the licenses; building the stockade; troops storming the stockade; the stockade in ruins; and a look at Ballarat 55 years later
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, Eureka Stockade has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eureka Stockade page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eureka Stockade (1907)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eureka Stockade change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Eureka Stockade worth watching?
- Eureka Stockade holds an audience score of 2.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Eureka Stockade released?
- Eureka Stockade was released in 1907, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.