Cliffy (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2013, Cliffy is a drama and tv movie film directed by Dean Murphy, running about 90 minutes. “The heart-warming tale of a 61 year old potato farmer who won an ultra marathon & captured Australia's heart.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Set against the backdrop of the early eighties, Cliffy retraces his extraordinary journey from famously training in gumboots among cow paddocks through the epic six-day period of the ultra marathon and his emergence as Australia's most unlikely sporting hero.

Who’s in it. Cliffy stars Kevin Harrington as Cliff Young, Roy Billing as Wally, Krew Boylan as Mary and Martin Sacks as Syd, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Cliffy has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cliffy page.

If you liked it. Fans of Cliffy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Cliffy (2013)?
In US, Cliffy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Cliffy worth watching?
Cliffy holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Cliffy?
Cliffy stars Kevin Harrington, Roy Billing, Krew Boylan, Martin Sacks and Anne Tenney.
When was Cliffy released?
Cliffy was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.