The Sapphires
2012, English. Directed by Wayne Blair.
Follow your heart. Discover your soul.
It's 1968, and four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship, and war when they entertain the US troops in Vietnam as singing group The Sapphires.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 229 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Sapphires
The Sapphires isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 8 August 2012
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Tony Briggs, Keith Thompson
- Budget
- $9M
- Box office
- $20M
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What The Sapphires is based on
The Sapphires is based on The Sapphires by Tony Briggs.
True story
The Sapphires
By Tony Briggs
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The Sapphires: quick answers
Is The Sapphires worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 229 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sapphires?
The Sapphires runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does The Sapphires have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Sapphires. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Sapphires parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sapphires is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sapphires on?
The Sapphires isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sapphires?
If you liked The Sapphires, try Hair, Red Dog, Big Wednesday.
Who directed The Sapphires?
The Sapphires (2012) was directed by Wayne Blair and stars Chris O'Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy.
What is The Sapphires based on?
The Sapphires is based on The Sapphires by Tony Briggs.