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PG-13 Released Nov 26, 2008 2h 45m Adventure Drama Romance War Western List
54% Tomatometer 222 Reviews 65% Audience Score 250,000+ Ratings
With the globe on the brink of World War II, Lady Sarah Ashley (Nicole Kidman) travels from Britain to Australia to inspect a cattle ranch she inherited. Reluctantly joining forces with a rugged local known as the Drover (Hugh Jackman), she sets out on a cattle drive across hundreds of miles of harsh terrain to save her ranch. But when they finally reach the town of Darwin, they must contend with the same Japanese bombers that just rained death upon Pearl Harbor. Read More Read Less
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Built on lavish vistas and impeccable production, Australia is unfortunately burdened with thinly drawn characters and a lack of originality.

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Kimberley Jones Austin Chronicle When [Luhrmann] goes from silly to turgid in 60 seconds flat -- he punctures Australia's proportions down from epic to simply overwrought. Rated: 2.5/5 Nov 6, 2018 Full Review David Ansen Newsweek "Australia" is a shameless-and shamelessly entertaining-pastiche. It works because Luhrmann, a true believer in movie-movie magic, stamps it all with the force of his own extravagant, generous personality. Feb 6, 2018 Full Review Luke Buckmaster Guardian The effect of watching a Baz Luhrmann film is indistinguishable from the effect of having a crater-sized parcel of glitter dropped on your head. Jan 29, 2016 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Lurhmann is noted for his post-modern speed and lighthearted spin. But such impatience doesn’t suit this story or its epic movie intent. Australia loses us from time to time, while wholly enthralling us at others. Overall, the scheme doesn’t work. Rated: 2.5/4 Mar 7, 2024 Full Review James Croot Stuff.co.nz But while Luhrmann's warts-and-all love letter to his sunburnt homeland is both a little half-baked and overdone, there's still enough invention and pure passion to ensure an entertaining, if not entirely engrossing, watch. Rated: 3.5/5 Nov 15, 2023 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Manages an epic feel and an extreme runtime, though the former is oftentimes merely a result of the latter. Rated: 5/10 Nov 28, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Annie R Oh dear. I thought that with this classy cast and wonderful cinematography I was in for an epic movie. It’s 2.5 hours of my life I’ll never get back. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/20/24 Full Review Anthony J This movie is a classic now. Also don't miss faraway downs you'll love it if you love this one. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/06/24 Full Review Hayley M Disappointing and dull... no chemistry I had high hopes for this film .... shame Rated 2 out of 5 stars 12/02/23 Full Review Andreas H Absolutely Rubbish, cant belive i wasted 3 hours of my life on this! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/28/23 Full Review Mr B Some of us in the room thought it was rubbish. The director dragged it out too long, but long enough to cover three lessons worth of English. The film tried to show groups of people, and was okay for the time period. Would watch again. (Class wide review) Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/08/23 Full Review Andrea C Have watched this movie many times over and it does not fail to bring me to tears each time. An absolute recommend to watch at least once in your life. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis With the globe on the brink of World War II, Lady Sarah Ashley (Nicole Kidman) travels from Britain to Australia to inspect a cattle ranch she inherited. Reluctantly joining forces with a rugged local known as the Drover (Hugh Jackman), she sets out on a cattle drive across hundreds of miles of harsh terrain to save her ranch. But when they finally reach the town of Darwin, they must contend with the same Japanese bombers that just rained death upon Pearl Harbor.
Director
Baz Luhrmann
Producer
G. Mac Brown, Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Knapman
Screenwriter
Baz Luhrmann, Stuart Beattie
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Bazmark Films
Rating
PG-13 (Brief Strong Language|A Scene of Sensuality|Some Violence)
Genre
Adventure, Drama, Romance, War, Western
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 26, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$49.6M
Runtime
2h 45m
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