Joh: Last King of Queensland(2025)
A captivating and cautionary portrait of one of Australia’s most controversial politicians, Joh Bjelke-Petersen, whose career can be seen as a playbook for the Trump era.
Joh: Last King of Queensland Synopsis
Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen reigned over Queensland for 19 tumultuous years (1968–1987). Hugely popular, he presided over enormous growth, but corruption raged under his tenure, as did electoral manipulation and often violent suppression of dissent. This film tells Joh’s story through rare archival footage and revelatory interviews, exploring a life shaped by a hard yakka, god-fearing upbringing on his family’s farm. Trump’s spectre is evoked in Joh’s famously mangled and meandering way of speaking – brilliantly dramatised by Richard Roxburgh – alongside his unyielding execution of power and the desperate denial of his final days in office.
Joh: Last King of Queensland (2025) is a documentary film directed by Kriv Stenders, released on June 7, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Joh Bjelke-Petersen, Matthew Condon, Bob Katter and Richard Roxburgh.
- Director:
- Kriv Stenders
- Writers:
- Kriv Stenders, Matthew Condon
- Producers:
- Veronica Fury, Alan Erson
- Production:
- WildBear Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Joh: Last King of Queensland (2025) Trailer
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Joh: Last King of Queensland Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Joh Bjelke-Petersen
Joh Bjelke-Petersen
as Self (archival)
- Matthew Condon
Matthew Condon
as Self
Bob Katter
as Self
Richard Roxburgh
as Joh Bjelke-Petersen
- Lindy Morrison
Lindy Morrison
as Self
- Ed Kuepper
Ed Kuepper
as Self
John Howard
as Self
David Littleproud
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Kriv Stenders, written by Kriv Stenders and Matthew Condon, produced by Veronica Fury and Alan Erson.
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Joh: Last King of Queensland – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Joh: Last King of Queensland online?
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Joh: Last King of Queensland (2025) is available to stream on Stan. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Joh: Last King of Queensland?
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The main cast of Joh: Last King of Queensland (2025) includes Joh Bjelke-Petersen, Matthew Condon, Bob Katter, Richard Roxburgh and Lindy Morrison. The film was directed by Kriv Stenders. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Joh: Last King of Queensland released?
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Joh: Last King of Queensland was released on June 7, 2025 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is there a trailer for Joh: Last King of Queensland?
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Yes. The official Joh: Last King of Queensland trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.