My Brilliant Career (1979): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
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My Brilliant Career (1979) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Judy Davis as Sybylla Melvyn; Sam Neill as Harry Beecham; Wendy Hughes as Aunt Helen; Robert Grubb as Frank Hawdon; Max Cullen as Mr. McSwatt; Aileen Britton as Grandma Bossier; Peter Whitford as Uncle Julius; Patricia Kennedy as Aunt Gussie
About My Brilliant Career
A young woman who is determined to maintain her independence finds herself at odds with her family who wants her to tame her wild side and get married.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch My Brilliant Career?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of My Brilliant Career?
Judy Davis as Sybylla Melvyn; Sam Neill as Harry Beecham; Wendy Hughes as Aunt Helen; Robert Grubb as Frank Hawdon; Max Cullen as Mr. McSwatt; Aileen Britton as Grandma Bossier; Peter Whitford as Uncle Julius; Patricia Kennedy as Aunt Gussie
Is this My Brilliant Career guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



