How to watch The Janes documentary in Australia

In the spring of 1972, a group of police raided an apartment on Chicago’s South Side, arresting and charging seven women who were part of a secret organisation. The accused had developed an underground service for women seeking safe, affordable, illegal abortions by using code names, fronts, and safe houses to hide themselves and their operation. They introduced themselves as “Jane.”

The women of “Jane”, also called The Jane Collective, risked everything to support women who had nowhere else to go. During a time when outlawed abortion stripped women of their reproductive rights, it was them who faced threats and dangers as they challenged unjust laws. Now their stories are the subject of an upcoming docufilm, which you can stream in Australia this month. Find out how and where to watch The Janes documentary using this guide. 

The Janes documentary preview

The Janes depicts the true-to-life story of unconventional outlaws that support women with unwanted pregnancies. Members of Jane risked their personal and professional lives to aid women in need, opposing the state government that prohibited abortion, the Catholic Church that denounced it, and the Chicago Mob who profited from it. 

During the pre-Roe v. Wade era, when abortion was illegal in most states and even discussing abortion was a felony in Illinois, the Janes built an underground service and offered low-cost and free abortions to an estimated 11,000 women.

The film features testimonies from the women who received abortions from the clandestine network and the women at the center of “Jane,” including Heather Booth,  Eleanor Oliver, Marie Leaner, Judith Arcana Diane Stevens, and others, as well as reflections from doctors, lawyers,  and others who mirror on the era, including a man who performed the abortions who later taught The Janes how to perform the procedures themselves.

The Janes, directed by Oscar contender Tia Lessin and Emmy nominee Emma Pildes, is one of those HBO documentary films that delivers first-hand testimonies from the women at the heart of the organisation, many of whom are going on the record for the first time. 

Pildes was previously nominated for an Emmy for her work on the films Jane Fonda in Five Acts (2019) and Spielberg (2018). Lessin has gotten two Emmy nominations for the satirical series The Awful Truth (1999) and an Oscar nomination for the project Trouble the Water (2009).

The Janes release date 

The Janes has to be the most timely documentary of 2022, and it should be at the top of your must-see list. In Australia, it premiered on BINGE and Foxtel on 9th June 2022.

Which streaming services show The Janes? 

In Australia, The Janes premieres on streaming TV via BINGE and Foxtel on 9th June 2022. It’s also available for streaming on Foxtel Now via the Fox Docos channel.

Streaming Services	The Janes movie
BINGE	Yes
Foxtel	Yes
Foxtel from Telstra	Yes
Foxtel Now	Yes
Amazon Prime	No
Disney Plus	No
Paramount Plus	No
Netflix	No
Stan	No
Apple TV+	No
Free to air	No

You can also check out this streaming TV guide to search for other movies and which streaming services they’re on. 

How to watch The Janes in Australia?

For an enlightening The Janes streaming, Australia has Foxtel. Specifically, the film launches via Foxtel’s Fox Docos channel and BINGE. In Australia, Fox Docos is available via Foxtel, Foxtel Now, or Foxtel from Telstra, along with other 10 movie channels.

The cheapest Foxtel Plus already includes Fox Docos, in addition to over 50 channels of drama, lifestyle, docos, reality and more. For Foxtel Now users, Fox Docos is part of the base Essentials pack. The Janes isn’t available on free-to-air yet.

Stream The Janes on BINGE

BINGE offers The Janes 2022 film in Australia. There’s no missing it since it’s available on demand. With a 14-day free trial, you can even watch it for free. New customers can take advantage of the 2-week free trial to stream the documentary without paying a cent. After your trial period has expired, you will be able to pick from three different BINGE plans.

A Basic subscription costs $10 per month and allows you to watch in Standard Definition on one device. A Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy in standard or high definition on two devices.

The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in SD or HD. BINGE plans are all ad-free. All three plans are subject to cancellation at any time.

Stream The Janes on Foxtel Now

To watch The Janes, HBO broadcasts the movie in the US. In Australia, Foxtel Now also has exclusive streaming rights. You even get to stream it free when you sign up for a free 10-day trial. Every Foxtel Now channel pack allows you to watch shows online and on the go via the Foxtel Go app.

After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack called Essentials pack is only $25 per month. Premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan. You will need to add the Movies pack in order to access Foxtel’s movie channels.

Watch The Janes on Telstra

Foxtel from Telstra offers great deals that’ll make you save on plan fees. This includes Foxtel Now from Telstra, which also lets you watch The Janes Australia on the move using the Foxtel Go app and free for the first month.

The Foxtel Now from Telstra offer is only available to existing Telstra Broadband and Mobile customers and applies on all channel packs, including Movies. Another option for watching The Janes for free is via the BINGE from Telstra offer, which gives eligible customers 2 months worth of free BINGE streaming. 

The Janes documentary cast

The documentary features interviews with some of the most important figures involved in The Jane Collective, including Heather Booth,  Eleanor Oliver, Marie Leaner, Judith Arcana and Diane Stevens. 

The Janes trailer

BINGE has released the official trailer for the documentary, which you can watch below.

Other movies on Foxtel and BINGE

The Foxtel Now and BINGE library is home to a huge range of must-see TV shows and Movies for all tastes and ages from around the world. From drama and action to thriller shows and the best documentaries, you’re never short of something to watch, all created by the biggest names in entertainment.

New titles are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. We have made a few more suggestions when it comes to what’s on Foxtel below so there’s always something to search and to watch. 

Streaming devices for watching The Janes

Here is a list of compatible devices that you can use to watch The Janes with BINGE, Foxtel and Foxtel Now.