Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica
2008, English. Directed by Malcolm McDonald.
The Douglas Mawson Antarctic Expedition of 1912 is considered one of the most amazing feats of endurance of all time. Although his two companions perished, Douglas Mawson survived, but how? In a bold historical experiment, scientist and adventurer Tim Jarvis is retracing the gruelling experience, with the same meagre rations, primitive clothing and equipment to uncover what happened to Mawson physically — and mentally — as a man hanging on the precipice of life and death.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Malcolm McDonaldDirector
- Tim JarvisSelf/Self - Presenter
- William McInnesSelf/Self - Narrator (voice)
- John StoukaloSelf/Self - double: Mertz
- Jason StewartDouglas Mawson
- David RitchieDouglas Mawson (voice)
- Philip AyresSelf - Mawson Biographer
- Iain McGuireXavier Mertz
- Sir Douglas MawsonSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Haakon Bergdouble: Ninnis
- David TingaySelf - Expedition Doctor(as Dr David Tingay)
Details
- Released
- 11 May 2008
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Malcolm McDonald
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Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica?
If you liked Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica, try Apollo 11, Loose Change 9/11: An American Coup, Antarctica: A Year on Ice.
Who directed Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica?
Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica (2008) was directed by Malcolm McDonald and stars Tim Jarvis, William McInnes, John Stoukalo.