How to watch Lancaster documentary in Australia

After the success of their 2018 docufilm Spitfire, David Fairhead and Ant Palmer grace the screen this year with the new Lancaster documentary, which tells the story of the iconic World War II bomber. Revisiting the horrors it saw during the war, the last surviving crew members are interviewed in the film to share their harrowing experiences during one of the darkest parts of our history.

Narrated by Game of Thrones’ actor Charles Dance, Lancaster is neither a documentary that promotes patriotism nor a film that lavishes on themes celebrating the triumphs of war. Instead, it’s a story that centres on bravery, fear, friendship and the moral repercussions of war.

Lancaster documentary preview

Lancaster was an iconic WW2 bomber, flown by young men during the war to transport tens of thousands of soldiers right into battles. Becoming RAF’s most successful heavy bomber, the Lancaster had a crucial role that helped turn the tide of World War II in the Allies’ favour.

The bomber was responsible for some of the most famous and notorious missions in WW2 history, including the Dambuster raids and the controversial bombing of Dresden. But there’s always a deadly price to pay when countries are at war. During the Second World War, 55,000 young men, half of the aircrew of Bomber Command, lost their lives while fighting in the Nazi-occupied Europe.

As Lancaster tells its story from both perspectives, a German woman is also interviewed to talk about the terrors she witnessed as a child when Dresden was bombed. The veterans themselves have to live with debilitating guilt for what they had inflicted on civilians below.

So while the documentary may be initially seen as a movie for world war buffs or aviation aficionados, it’s really more about the lasting impact of war on those who had seen and lived it, something that stays with them forever. “War’s a dirty business, isn’t it,” one of the veterans interviewed for the documentary said.

More than emotional interviews, archive material that’s been remastered, as well as extraordinary aerial footage of the Royal Air Force’s last airworthy Lancaster, have also been included to allow us to further immerse in the film. Find out how to watch the poignant film in Australia with the information below.

Lancaster trailer

You can watch the official Lancaster film trailer below. 

Lancaster release date

The feature documentary was produced by Haviland Digital, Trevor Beattie Films, and British Film Company and was released on on 7th May 2022. After months of waiting, the documentary film finally became available for streaming on demand on DocPlay, your go-to streaming service of the world’s greatest documentaries.

Documentary	Running Time	Streaming Service
Lancaster	1 hr 50 min	DocPlay

What other streaming services is Lancaster on? 

To watch the Lancaster film, DocPlay exclusively streams it in Australia. If you’re a new customer, you can watch it using their 14-day free trial. As of this writing, only DocPlay is confirmed to stream the documentary on their platform.

Streaming Services	Lancaster 2022 documentary
DocPlay	Yes
BINGE	No
Foxtel	No
Foxtel Now	No
Amazon Prime Video	No
Disney Plus	No
Paramount Plus	No
Netflix	No
Stan	No
Apple TV+	No
Free to air	No

Where to watch Lancaster documentary in Australia?

DocPlay houses over a thousand documentaries that you can watch on demand. A new addition to its ever-expanding catalogue of content is the Lancaster documentary 2022, which tells the story of the World War II bomber that helped the Allies win the war, told through interviews with the last surviving crew members.

Stream Lancaster on DocPlay

If you’re a new customer, you can take advantage of DocPlay’s 14-day free trial to stream the docufilm on demand. It also gives you access to its entire library of content for free.

After your free trial is up, a DocPlay plan is only $7.99 per month or $79.99 for a yearly subscription. If you’re a big documentary fan, DocPlay provides thousands of the world’s best documentaries all in one place. You can also read this DocPlay review to know more about the service.

Lancaster documentary cast

The Lancaster bomber documentary features its star BBMF Lancaster PA474 and the tales of the surviving crews and wartime witnesses. Leading the production is the Spitfire team David Fairhead and Ant Palmer along with producer Trevor Beattie.

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