Wake in Fright
A young schoolteacher descends into personal moral degradation after finding himself stranded in a brutal, menacing town in outback Australia.
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Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV, Fandor, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Shout! Factory TV.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Official Arrow Trailer
Original Trailer
Official Restoration Trailer
Official Trailer
2014 UK Theatrical Trailer
40th Anniversary Trailer
"All The Little Devils Are Proud Of Hell"
Wake In Fright Development Fund | Official Trailer
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Frequently asked questions about Wake in Fright
Where can I watch Wake in Fright in the United States?
Wake in Fright is available to stream on fuboTV, Fandor, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Shout! Factory TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Wake in Fright for free?
Wake in Fright streams free with ads in the United States on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, and Plex. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Wake in Fright?
Wake in Fright scores 7.2 on The Movie Database, 7.5 on IMDb, 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 70 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Wake in Fright?
Wake in Fright stars Donald Pleasence, Gary Bond, Chips Rafferty, Sylvia Kay, and Jack Thompson. Ted Kotcheff is the director.
How long is Wake in Fright?
Wake in Fright runs 1h 49m (109 minutes).
When did Wake in Fright come out?
Wake in Fright was released on July 21, 1971.
Which studio made Wake in Fright?
Wake in Fright was produced by NLT Productions and Group W in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
What was the budget for Wake in Fright?
Wake in Fright was made on a budget of $750,000.
How much did Wake in Fright make at the box office?
Wake in Fright grossed $371,717 worldwide, against a budget of $750,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.