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The Year of Living Dangerously

1982, English. Directed by Peter Weir.

A love caught in the fire of revolution.

A young Australian reporter tries to navigate the political turmoil of Indonesia during the rule of President Sukarno with the help of a diminutive photographer.

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Runtime
1h 54m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.7/10 from 380 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch The Year of Living Dangerously

The Year of Living Dangerously is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.

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Released
17 December 1982
Country
Australia, United States of America
Written by
Peter Weir, C.J. Koch, David Williamson
Budget
$6M
Box office
$13M
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What The Year of Living Dangerously is based on

The Year of Living Dangerously is based on The Year of Living Dangerously (1973) by Christopher Koch, published by HarperCollins.

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Is The Year of Living Dangerously worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 380 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Year of Living Dangerously?

The Year of Living Dangerously runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).

Does The Year of Living Dangerously have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Year of Living Dangerously. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Year of Living Dangerously parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Year of Living Dangerously is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is The Year of Living Dangerously on?

The Year of Living Dangerously is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Year of Living Dangerously?

If you liked The Year of Living Dangerously, try The Quiet American, The Edge of Love, In My Country.

Who directed The Year of Living Dangerously?

The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) was directed by Peter Weir and stars Mel Gibson, Sigourney Weaver, Linda Hunt.

What is The Year of Living Dangerously based on?

The Year of Living Dangerously is based on The Year of Living Dangerously (1973) by Christopher Koch, published by HarperCollins.

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