Mabo: Life of an Island Man
Mabo: Life of an Island Man
1997, English. Directed by Trevor Graham.
On June 3rd 1992, six months after Eddie "Koiki" Mabo's tragic death, the High Court upheld his claim that Murray Islanders held native title to land in the Torres Strait. The legal fiction that Australia was empty when first occupied by white people had been laid to rest. Mabo-Life of an Island Man tells the private and public stories of a man so passionate about family and home that he fought an entire nation and its legal system. Though his greatest victory was won only after his death, it has forever ensured his place - on Murray Island and in Australian history.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Mabo: Life of an Island Man
Mabo: Life of an Island Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
Free
KanopyAvailability in India as of 14 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 June 1997
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Trevor Graham
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Mabo: Life of an Island Man
Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin
2003 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Gilbert
2017 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Come See Me in the Good Light
2025 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
In the Realms of the Unreal
2004 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
S4: The Bob Lazar Story
2026 · 8.4/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
2017 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me
2023 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
McQueen
2018 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
To Kill a Tiger
2023 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Class of ‘92
2013 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Mabo: Life of an Island Man: quick answers
Is Mabo: Life of an Island Man worth watching?
Mabo: Life of an Island Man doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Mabo: Life of an Island Man?
Mabo: Life of an Island Man runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Mabo: Life of an Island Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mabo: Life of an Island Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mabo: Life of an Island Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Mabo: Life of an Island Man yet.
Which OTT platform is Mabo: Life of an Island Man on?
Mabo: Life of an Island Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mabo: Life of an Island Man?
If you liked Mabo: Life of an Island Man, try Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin, Gilbert, Come See Me in the Good Light.
Who directed Mabo: Life of an Island Man?
Mabo: Life of an Island Man (1997) was directed by Trevor Graham.