How to watch Johnny Depp, Wild Child in Australia

Johnny Depp’s Hollywood career began in the 1980s, debuting in the horror film A Nightmare on Elm Street. Some years later in 1990, he became a global star thanks to his portrayal of an unfinished artificial humanoid in Tim Burton’s 1990 movie, Edward Scissorhands. His starring role as Officer Tom Hanson in the TV series 21 Jump Street also made him a television staple during this time.

With his popularity established for the most part of the 1990s and 2000s, bolstered by his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean films, the public also became privy to his experiences and struggles with addiction. Since then, Depp has been tagged as a ‘wild child’, to which he has long worn like a badge of honour. Streaming this week in Australia, find out how you can watch Johnny Depp, Wild Child using this guide.

Johnny Depp, Wild Child documentary preview

Johnny Depp has made the headlines recently, not because of a new blockbuster movie he’s in but because of the controversies that were attached to his name in the recent years, specifically his marriage to Amber Heard, the eventual demise of their relationship, and the he-said-she-said chaos that followed.

After their highly publicised separation and divorce, the former celebrity couple continued to accuse each other of abuse. In the end, Depp successfully sued Heard in the 2022 Depp v. Heard trial where the jury found that Heard’s allegations of “sexual violence” and “domestic abuse” were untrue, hence, defaming Depp under American law.

Before all this ruckus, Deep was a teen idol in the ’80s and ’90s. He later proved his caliber as a dramatic actor with impressive performances portraying the title role in Donnie Brasco, playing Dean Corso in The Ninth Gate, and starring as a vengeful barber in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. There are dozens of other iconic Johnny Depp roles that have cemented his success, though his most famous character is perhaps Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies.

The new documentary film, Johnny Depp, Wild Child, aims to delve deeper into the actor’s life, exploring his early years using archive footage, career beginnings, his ultimate rise to fame, and more recently, the numerous issues and scandals that threatened his career and reputation. The documentary special will also reveal the real person behind this intriguing Hollywood star, taking a closer look at the actor whose personal and professional life has been put to the test throughout the years.

Johnny Depp, Wild Child release date

The Johnny Depp documentary premieres on Foxtel in Australia on 27th January 2023. On Foxtel and Foxtel Now, you can stream the docufilm via the FOX Docos channel, which is already included in Foxtel and Foxtel Now’s base entertainment packages.

Documentary title	Foxtel	BINGE
Johnny Depp, Wild Child	27th January 2023	TBA

Which streaming services show the 2022 Johnny Depp documentary?

You can stream the new documentary about actor Johnny Depp on Foxtel and Foxtel Now. Both services have exclusive rights to air hundreds of docos in Australia, including Johnny Depp, Wild Child. For clarity, we’ve listed some documentary streaming services in Australia below, so it’s easier for you to keep track of every streaming TV platform that offers the docufilm for live or on demand viewing.

Streaming Services	Johnny Depp, Wild Child
Foxtel	Yes
Foxtel Now	Yes
BINGE	TBA
Amazon Prime Video	No
Disney Plus	No
DocPlay	No
Paramount Plus	No
Netflix	No
Stan	No
Apple TV+	No
Free to air	No

How to watch Johnny Depp, Wild Child in Australia?

To watch the Johnny Depp documentary, which may tackle every Johnny Depp news that we’ve heard in the recent times, Foxtel offers exclusive access in Australia. It premieres on Foxtel’s FOX Docos channel, which is also available on Foxtel from Telstra and Foxtel Now. More than series, Foxtel offers live TV streaming with sports and movie channels for watching the latest blockbuster films.

Fortunately, FOX Docos is already included in the standard Foxtel Plus bundle, while Foxtel Now users can find the channel as part of the base Essentials pack. The new documentary won’t be available on free-to-air.

Watch Johnny Depp, Wild Child on BINGE

The new Johnny Depp documentary 2022 is available to watch on BINGE, which offers a 14-day free trial (premiere date TBA). 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 watch in standard or high definition on two devices. The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to watch on up to four screens/devices in SD or HD. BINGE plans are all ad-free and are subject to cancellation at any time.

Stream Johnny Depp, Wild Child on Foxtel Now

More than covering all the Johnny Depp films that catapulted him to stardom, Johnny Depp, Wild Child is also likely to tackle the Johnny Depp trial, which the world watched with intrigue and gusto. Luckily, Australia has Foxtel Now which still offers a free 10-day trial. This package also offers the opportunity to watch TV shows online via the Foxtel Go app. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now Essentials Base bundle is only $25 per month. For more streaming content choices, premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan.

Watch Johnny Depp, Wild Child on Telstra

If you’re looking for other options for watching TV series, movies, and docos, you can also stream the Johnny Depp documentary in 2022 on selected streaming services through Telstra. Telstra customers can access Foxtel or Foxtel Now channels by simply adding either service to their accounts. You can even save on plan fees with Foxtel.

Foxtel from Telstra (including Foxtel Now from Telstra) offers the exact same programming as a standard Foxtel service but is often available at a reduced monthly cost. With the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer, you can also watch the show on the move using the Foxtel Go app. 

On the other hand, the BINGE from Telstra offer lets you enjoy BINGE Standard from only $5 per month for 12 months when you sign up via Telstra or get 2 months free! 

Johnny Depp, Wild Child cast

There’s not much information as to the content of the new documentary featuring Johnny Depp. Of course, there’ll be archive footage of the actor during his early life, as well as news clips showing issues and scandals he was entangled in before and even up to now. As for interviews featuring other personalities, we’ll just have to wait for the special’s premiere to know more.

Other TV shows on Foxtel and BINGE

The Foxtel Now and BINGE library is home to a huge range of the best BINGE TV shows and movies for all tastes and ages from around the world. From drama and action to thriller shows and documentaries, you’re never short of something to watch, all created by the biggest names in entertainment. Want to access hundreds of TV shows and movies? Watch instantly with a Foxtel, Foxtel Now or BINGE subscription.

New titles are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include hits like Euphoria, The Walking Dead, and Game of Thrones. We have made a few more suggestions when it comes to what’s on Foxtel below so there’s always something to search and watch. 

Streaming devices for watching Foxtel and BINGE

The following are the list of compatible streaming TV devices for which you can stream the documentary special at home or on the go.