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title: "The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-drover-s-wife-the-legend-of-molly-johnson-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 722800
imdb_id: "tt11162490"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 109
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 39
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Subject: Film "The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson" (2022).
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Title: The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson
Year: 2022
Release Date (US): 08/19/2022
Genres: Drama, Western, Thriller
Runtime: 1h 49m
Rating: MA15+
Setting: 1893, Australian landscape
Characters: Molly Johnson (heavily pregnant), her children, Yakada (shackled Aboriginal fugitive), Nate Clintoff (new town lawman), unnamed constable.
Plot: Molly and children struggle in isolation after her husband left to go droving sheep in the high country. She finds Yakada wounded on her property. An unlikely bond forms. Yakada reveals secrets about her true identity. Molly's husband is actually missing. Nate Clintoff becomes suspicious and sends a constable to investigate.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): The Drover's Wife: The Legend

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Stan, Netflix Standard with Ads | SBS On Demand | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Leah Purcell
- **Networks / Studios**: Bunya Productions, oombarra productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Leah Purcell** as *Molly Johnson*
- **Rob Collins** as *Yakada*
- **Sam Reid** as *Nate Clintoff*
- **Jessica De Gouw** as *Louisa*
- **Malachi Dower-Roberts** as *Danny Johnson*
- **Benedict Hardie** as *Trooper Spencer Leslie*
- **Harry Greenwood** as *John MaPharlen*
- **Nicholas Hope** as *Judge Eisenmangher*
- **Maggie Dence** as *Mrs. Shirley McGuiness*
- **Bruce Spence** as *Father McGuiness*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson online?
The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson worth watching?
The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 39 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Western for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson and when was it released?
The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson is a feature film with a runtime of 109 minutes. It was released in 2022. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson?
The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson was directed by Leah Purcell.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/722800)

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