# Where to watch The Cowra Breakout (1985) in the UK

> The Cowra Breakout (1985) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 7 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1985  
**Runtime:** 120 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 7 May 2026 (2026-05-07T14:06:37.601Z)  

## Synopsis

In August 1944, 1104 Japanese prisoners of war at the Australian POW camp at Cowra stage a mass breakout. Four guards are killed in the escape, and 231 prisoners die by wounds sustained or suicide, while 334 prisoners are recaptured over the subsequent nine days.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Cowra Breakout in the UK?**

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**Is The Cowra Breakout on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/27342/the-cowra-breakout-1985
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/sW7AJJtAVyHLbpClClteiUmxOxC.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/27342/the-cowra-breakout-1985.json

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