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TV series

Boy Swallows Universe

The acclaimed novel comes alive.

2024 · TV-MA · 1 season · 7 episodes

Created by John Collee

7.3

TMDB audience score
164 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

A young boy growing up in the suburbs of 1980s Brisbane faces the harsh realities of life — and the looming dangers that threaten his family.

About 9h 6m to watch every episode. An estimate: 7 episodes at the latest episode runtime of 78 minutes.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

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  • Netflix
  • Netflix Standard with Ads

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Main cast

  • Phoebe Tonkin
    Frances Bell
    7 episodes

  • Lee Tiger Halley
    Gus Bell
    7 episodes

  • Christopher James Baker
    Ivan Kroll
    6 episodes

  • Sophie Wilde
    Caitlyn Spies
    6 episodes

  • Felix Cameron
    Eli Bell
    5 episodes

  • Simon Baker
    Robert Bell
    5 episodes

  • Bryan Brown
    Arthur 'Slim' Halliday
    5 episodes

  • Toby Schmitz
    Tim Cotton
    5 episodes

  • Rob Carlton
    Brian Robertson
    5 episodes

  • Eloise Rothfield
    Shelly Huffman
    4 episodes

  • Adam Briggs
    Alex Bermuda
    4 episodes

  • Zachary Wan
    Darren Dang
    4 episodes

  • Auden Ryan
    4 episodes

  • Jake Cockburn
    4 episodes

  • Haiha Le
    Bich Dang
    4 episodes

  • Aimee Duroux
    4 episodes

  • Travis Fimmel
    Lyle Orlik
    4 episodes

  • Deborah Mailman
    Poppy Birkbeck
    3 episodes

Seasons