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Petersen (1974) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1974 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 1974, Petersen is a drame film directed by Tim Burstall, running about 107 minutes. “When he wasn't fighting...he was getting in OTHER trouble!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Tony Petersen, a married electrician and ex-footballer, goes to university to study English. Petersen is odd man out at the uni. He receives extracurricular help from his stuffy professor's beautiful lecturer wife in her office. Their get-togethers there are quite rootine. The professor is also seeing one of his students after class. Petersen and the professor's wife talk about having a baby. But then she accepts an appointment to Oxford, provoking a rage in Petersen...

Who’s in it. Petersen stars Jack Thompson as Tony Petersen, Jacki Weaver as Susie Petersen, Wendy Hughes as Dr. Patricia Kent and John Ewart as Peter, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Petersen has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In Australie you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Petersen page.

If you liked it. Fans of Petersen tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Petersen (1974)?
In Australie, Petersen is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Petersen worth watching?
Petersen holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Petersen?
Petersen stars Jack Thompson, Jacki Weaver, Wendy Hughes, John Ewart and Belinda Giblin.
When was Petersen released?
Petersen was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.