How to watch The Drover's Wife in Australia

The Drover’s Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson, a bold reimagining of the classic Henry Lawson’s short story and Leah Purcell’s acclaimed play, finally arrives on streaming TV. It’s worth noting that the movie version saw a major departure from Lawson’s original story with Purcell heavily incorporating her own experiences and ancestral history.

While Lawson’s short story is now told from an Indigenous feminist lens, we’ll still see his characters during a time when Australians struggled to survive in its harsh landscapes, even more so when plagued with racism and misogyny. Acclaimed for Leah Purcell’s writing, directing, and acting, here’s how you can watch the film online.

The Drover’s Wife preview

This feature film opens with Molly Johnson (Leah Purcell) shooting a bull that crosses their property while being heavily pregnant. With her drover husband away, Molly and their children are left alone in the remote location of Snowy Mountains. But the mother of four is far from scared as she does everything in her power to protect her family’s farm and children from danger.

One strange morning, Molly wakes up with a stranger on her doorstep: an Indigenous Australian convict who had escaped prison. Wounded, Yadaka (Rob Collins) and Molly form an unlikely bond that the society around them will soon test.

Meanwhile, a new sheriff is assigned in town. While still adjusting to his new environment, he soon discovers that Molly Johnson’s husband is missing. He then sends his men to investigate. As the story progresses, the film also explores the stories of Australia’s colonial era, painting vivid pictures of a reality that’s laced with unjust norms.

Acclaimed for its acting, cinematography, and emotional grit, Purcell already recreated Henry Lawson’s short story to be an award-winning theatre play back in 2016, which then became a movie that will soon grace your streaming screens.

Watch The Drover’s Wife trailer

You can watch The Drover’s Wife trailer below.

The Drover’s Wife movie release date Australia

The Drover’s Wife: Legend of Molly Johnson hit Australian cinemas last 5th May 2022, theatrically released by Memento Films International. Movie fans who wanted to stream the movie online were able to do so after it became available on pay-per-view with options like Apple TV, Google Play, and more.

Finally, after months of waiting, the Henry Lawson short story film adaptation becomes available for streaming on 9th December 2022 on BINGE. The movie also streams on Foxtel and Foxtel Now from 11th December 2022. For The Drover’s Wife showtimes on Foxtel, you can check their TV guide to confirm the time of the premiere, as well as the replays. We’ve also indicated the premiere dates for each streaming service the movie is going to be on.

Movie	Running Time	Streaming Services
The Drover’s Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson	1 hr 49 mins	Foxtel Now / BINGE

What other streaming services is The Drover’s Wife on?

For The Drover’s Wife streaming, Australia has a couple of options, including Foxtel, Foxtel Now and BINGE. As of this writing, they’ve been the only ones to confirm The Drover’s Wife premiere on their respective platforms. To keep you updated, we’ve listed movie streaming services in Australia below, so it’s easier for you to keep track of every streaming platform that offers The Drover’s Wife for on-demand viewing.

Streaming Services	The Drover’s Wife 2022
Foxtel	Yes
Foxtel Now	Yes
BINGE	Yes
Paramount Plus	No
Disney Plus	No
Amazon Prime Video	No
Netflix	No
Stan	No
Apple TV+	No
Free to air	No

Where to watch The Drover’s Wife in Australia? 

The Drover’s Wife streams on Foxtel and Foxtel Now, specifically launching via the Movies Premiere channel, which is also available on Foxtel from Telstra. More than movies, Foxtel offers TV streaming with sports and drama channels for watching the latest trending shows. With Foxtel’s latest offers and deals, new customers can even save for up to 12 months on plan fees.

Movies HD is an add-on package on top of the standard Foxtel Plus bundle, while Foxtel Now users can find the channel as part of the Movies Pack. To access movie channels, you need to add it on top of the base Essentials pack. As of this writing, there’s no free-to-air broadcaster for The Drover’s Wife streaming in Australia. 

Watch The Drover’s Wife on Foxtel Now

To stream the movie, Foxtel Now is another great alternative. You can access the Western drama when you sign up for a free 10-day trial with Foxtel Now. This package also allows watching shows online and on the go via the Foxtel Go app.

After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack, called the 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.

Stream The Drover’s Wife on BINGE

To get started with your The Drover’s Wife streaming, Australia has BINGE, which also streams the film as part of its December movie lineup. With a 14-day free trial, it’s even easier to instantly access a great collection of films without paying a cent for the first two weeks.

You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch the latest shows and the best BINGE movies on demand. A Basic subscription costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in Standard Definition on one device. A Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy 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.

Watch The Drover’s Wife on Telstra

Another option for streaming The Drover’s Wife online is through Telstra. Telstra customers can access Foxtel or Foxtel Now channels by simply adding either service to their accounts.

 Foxtel from Telstra (including Foxtel Now from Telstra) offers the 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! 

Cast of The Drover’s Wife

This feature film is spearheaded by the talented Leah Purcell, who’s also the film’s lead role, director, and writer. Joining her is her husband Bain Stewart as the lead producer. Check out the complete cast of The Drover’s Wife below:

Other movies to stream on Foxtel Now and BINGE

Streaming services such as Foxtel Now and BINGE have heaps of both classic and blockbuster films. Once you’re done watching the gripping film, you can watch other engrossing movies by searching here, or check out some of our suggestions below:

Streaming devices for Foxtel Now and BINGE

The following is a list of compatible internet-connected devices for which you can stream movies and TV series at home or on the go.