Mabo
“The true story of one man's epic fight to change a nation.”
Where to watch Mabo in Australia
Mabo is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.
About Mabo
Mabo is a 2012 movie in the Drama, TV Movie and History genres, directed by Rachel Perkins, starring Jimi Bani, Deborah Mailman and Ewen Leslie. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Mabo in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Mabo trailer
Overview
The remarkable life story of Eddie 'Koiki' Mabo; a Torres Strait Islander who left school at the age of 15, yet spearheaded the High Court challenge that overthrew the fiction of terra nullius.
Top cast
Jimi Bani
Koiki Eddie Mabo
Deborah Mailman
Bonita Mabo
Ewen Leslie
Bryan Keon-Cohen
Tom Budge
Greg McIntyre
Rob Carlton
Paddy Killoran
Colin Friels
Justice Moynihan
Miranda Otto
Margaret White
Felix Williamson
Ron Castan
Matthew Whittet
Noel Loos
Leon Ford
Henry Reynolds
Heath Bergersen
Davy
Miranda Tapsell
Davy's Wife
Chris Bartholomew
Townsville Hotel Barman
Louise Brehmer
Norma
Paul Bryant
Publican
Sean Dennehy
Geoffrey Davies
Damien Garvey
Conroy
Amy Ingram
CES Officer
Roxanne McDonald
Allyson Davies
Robyn Moore
Barbara Hocking
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Mabo in Australia?+
In Australia, Mabo is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Mabo on Netflix?+
Mabo is not on Netflix in Australia right now.
How long is Mabo?+
Mabo has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
Who stars in Mabo?+
Mabo stars Jimi Bani, Deborah Mailman, Ewen Leslie, Tom Budge and Rob Carlton.
When did Mabo come out?+
Mabo is a 2012 movie directed by Rachel Perkins.
What genre is Mabo?+
Mabo is Drama, TV Movie and History film.
Who directed Mabo?+
Mabo was directed by Rachel Perkins.
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