Midnight Oil: 1984(2018)
A vivid portrait of the era and the songs that embodied it.
Midnight Oil: 1984 Synopsis
In 1984, Midnight Oil released their iconic record Red Sails in the Sunset. They embarked on a relentless tour around the nation performing raw and electrifying music that reignited the imagination of young Australians. That same year, their lead singer Peter Garrett committed to run for a Senate seat for the Nuclear Disarmament Party. With the mounting pressure of balancing the demands of music and politics this is the year that would make, but nearly break, Australia's most important rock and roll band. Thirty years in the making and featuring never seen before seen footage of the band on and off the stage, Midnight Oil: 1984 is the untold story of the year Australia’s most iconic rock band inspired the nation to believe in the power of music to change the world.
Midnight Oil: 1984 (2018) is a music and documentary film directed by Ray Argall, released on May 10, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Peter Garrett, Rob Hirst, Jim Moginie and Martin Rotsey. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Ray Argall
- Producers:
- Rachel Argall
- Production:
- Piccolo Films
- Revenue:
- $142,727
- Status:
- Released
Midnight Oil: 1984 (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Midnight Oil: 1984 before you stream it.
Midnight Oil: 1984 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Garrett
as Himself
Rob Hirst
as Himself
Jim Moginie
as Himself
Martin Rotsey
as Himself
- Peter Gifford
Peter Gifford
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Ray Argall, produced by Rachel Argall.
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Midnight Oil: 1984 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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Midnight Oil: 1984 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Midnight Oil: 1984 online?
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Midnight Oil: 1984 (2018) is available to stream on Stan, DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV and Beamafilm. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Midnight Oil: 1984?
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The main cast of Midnight Oil: 1984 (2018) includes Peter Garrett, Rob Hirst, Jim Moginie, Martin Rotsey and Peter Gifford. The film was directed by Ray Argall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Midnight Oil: 1984 released?
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Midnight Oil: 1984 was released on May 10, 2018 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Midnight Oil: 1984 worth watching?
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Midnight Oil: 1984 (2018) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Midnight Oil: 1984?
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