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The Dark Horse (2014)

Movie124minsRated R18+

IMDb7.4/ 10CTV score6.9/ 10

Where to watch The Dark Horse in Australia

The Dark Horse is free to watch in Australia on SBS On Demand. You can also rent or buy it on Fetch TV from $3.99.

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Availability checked 2 November 2026. Streaming availability data from JustWatch.

About The Dark Horse

One-time Maori speed-chess champ, Genesis Potini, lives with a bi-polar disorder and must overcome prejudice and violence in the battle to save his struggling chess club, his family and ultimately, himself.

Year
2014
Genres
Drama, History
Runtime
124mins
Rated
R18+
Director
James Napier
Top cast
Cliff Curtis, James Rolleston, Kirk Torrance, Sia Trokenheim, Andrew Grainger

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Is The Dark Horse on Netflix in Australia?

No, The Dark Horse is not on Netflix in Australia right now. It is free on SBS On Demand.

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Can I rent or buy The Dark Horse in Australia?

Yes, you can rent or buy The Dark Horse in Australia on Fetch TV (rent from $3.99, buy from $6.99).