

TV series
Wake in Fright
2017, English, on 10.
John Grant is returning to Sydney after a year teaching at a one-classroom school in the Outback. Shortly after hitting the road, he collides with a kangaroo, and finds himself marooned in a small mining town, awaiting repairs on his car. With little to do but drink beer, John is seduced into a raucous, illegal game of two-up. After a short, exhilarating winning streak, he loses everything, which triggers a dangerous series of events that render John a broken and desperate man.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 78 min
- Status
- Ended in 2017
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Where to watch Wake in Fright
Wake in Fright is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
Availability in India as of 8 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E2: Part 2
Aired 15 October 2017
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Elissa BurkeMaisy · 2 ep
- Randall DartVic Killen · 2 ep
- Sonya GiesekamRobyn's Mum · 2 ep
- Jason Lee HansenCharlie · 2 ep
- Andrew David JamesTattooed Barman · 2 ep
- John MacLeodElderly Man · 2 ep
- Andrew McGregorYindee Barman · 2 ep
- Iziah NeanLucas · 2 ep
- James ParberyDesk Sergeant · 2 ep
- Josephine PeterElderly Woman · 2 ep
- Heath WilliamsLifesaver · 2 ep
- Christopher TauroTwo Up Controller · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 8 October 2017
- Last aired
- 15 October 2017
- Network
- 10
- Language
- English
- Country
- Australia
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Wake in Fright is based on
Wake in Fright is based on Wake in Fright (1961) by Kenneth Cook, published by Michael Joseph.
1961
Wake in Fright
By Kenneth Cook
Published by Michael Joseph
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Wake in Fright: quick answers
Is Wake in Fright worth watching?
Wake in Fright doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Wake in Fright are there?
Wake in Fright has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 78 minutes each.
Is Wake in Fright finished?
Yes. Wake in Fright ended in 2017, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Wake in Fright on?
Wake in Fright is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
Wake in Fright parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Wake in Fright yet.
What shows are like Wake in Fright?
If you liked Wake in Fright, try Echoes, Tell Me Lies, The Purge.
What is Wake in Fright based on?
Wake in Fright is based on Wake in Fright (1961) by Kenneth Cook, published by Michael Joseph.
