The Dunera Boys (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1985, The Dunera Boys is a drama, war and history film directed by Ben Lewin, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. At the start of WWII the British Government decided to arrest all Germans in the UK no matter how long they had been there. Among those arrested were many Jewish refugees and many who were fully assimilated. This film records the story of a group who were sent to a POW camp in Australia aboard the Dunera.
Who’s in it. The Dunera Boys stars Joseph Spano as Alexander Engelhardt, Bob Hoskins as Morrie Mendellsohn, Simon Chilvers as Col. Berry and Warren Mitchell as Mr Baum, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Dunera Boys 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 Dunera Boys page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dunera Boys tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dunera Boys (1985)?
- In US, The Dunera Boys is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dunera Boys worth watching?
- The Dunera Boys holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dunera Boys?
- The Dunera Boys stars Joseph Spano, Bob Hoskins, Simon Chilvers, Warren Mitchell and Joseph Fürst.
- When was The Dunera Boys released?
- The Dunera Boys was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.