How to watch My Old School in Australia

My Old School, a documentary film from director Jono McLeod, tells the bizarre story of the Brandon Lee scandal. It revolves around the shocking revelation that a 30-year-old man, Brian MacKinnon, had been masquerading as a 16-year-old student named Brandon Lee at Bearsden Academy secondary school in Scotland. Through a mix of interviews, cartoon recreations, and archival footage, the film sheds light on MacKinnon’s time at Bearsden and the incredulous events leading up to the discovery of his real identity. It also features Alan Cumming (The Good Wife) as an avatar for MacKinnon’s voice in the film.

Now available to stream in Australia, find out how you can watch My Old School online using this guide.

My Old School documentary preview

My Old School documentary explores the incredible true story of Brandon Lee, Scotland’s most infamous imposter. Posing as a 16-year-old under the name Brandon Lee,  Brian MacKinnon enrolled at Glasgow’s Bearsden Academy, a prestigious secondary school, where he, a preternaturally bright student, surprised everyone with his prodigious intellect.

He even has a backstory of being privately tutored in Canada while he accompanied his mother, an opera diva, on tour before her tragic death. And despite his initial awkwardness, Brandon found friends and became a beloved member of the school community, offering support and guidance to bullied students, introduced classmates to seminal retro bands, and showcased his talents by taking on a leading role in the school’s production of South Pacific.

Brian MacKinnon manages to almost get away with it entirely, even entering medical school at Dundee University. However, everything changed when Brandon’s unbelievable secret was revealed. Filmmaker Jono McLeod, Brandon’s former classmate, returns to his old school to investigate the strange and fascinating tale of his former friend. The film utilises period specific animation, pitch perfect soundtrack, and the recollections of students and teachers.

My Old School is a captivating look at an incredible strange but true story that offers more than one surprise along the way. It is a testament to the power of charisma, intelligence, and the desire to fit in, as well as a reminder that sometimes truth is stranger than fiction.

My Old School release date

Filmmaker Jono McLeod’s documentary movie, My Old School is currently streaming on DocPlay. It first premiered on the streaming service last 23rd March 2023 and is still available for on demand viewing. Luckily, new customers can watch any docos in their catalogue for 7 days free.

Documentary	Running Time	IMDb
My Old School (2022)	1hr 44min	7.2/10

My Old School trailer

You can watch the trailer for the acclaimed documentary film, My Old School, right here:

What other streaming services are My Old School on?

To watch the documentary film, DocPlay offers exclusive access for on demand streaming. As of this writing, only DocPlay is confirmed to stream the documentary on their platform.

Streaming Service	Available?
DocPlay	Yes

How to watch My Old School in Australia

DocPlay houses over a thousand documentaries that you can watch on streaming TV. A new addition to its ever-expanding catalogue is My Old School, covering the sensational Brandon Lee scandal, a 30 year-old posing as a 16 year-old old Brandon lee enrolled at Bearsden Academy.

In Australia, only DocPlay offers the new documentary for streaming on demand. But if you’re a new customer, you can use DocPlay’s 14-day free trial to watch it instantly and 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.

Who appears in My Old School?

Primarily led by Jono McLeod, the film features various students, and teachers from Bearsden Academy appear in the My Old School documentary film to provide their recollections of Brandon’s time there. Alan Cumming plays the role of Brandon’s avatar, who helps bring the story to life.

Other documentaries on DocPlay

DocPlay is home to some of the best documentaries for all tastes and ages from around the world. From crime and docudrama to travel and lifestyle, you’re never short of something to watch, all created by brilliant filmmakers from across the globe. 

New docuseries and movies are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include favourites like Fortune Fights, JFK: Destiny Betrayed, and 2040. We have made a few more suggestions when it comes to the best documentaries on DocPlay below.

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