Australia (2008)
Movie 2h 45m ★ 6.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, pure adrenaline
Australia is an adventure, drama and romance movie from 2008. It is directed by Baz Luhrmann. The cast includes Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman and Bryan Brown. The running time is 2h 45m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.6 out of 10.
Synopsis
Set in northern Australia before World War II, an English aristocrat who inherits a sprawling ranch reluctantly pacts with a stock-man in order to protect her new property from a takeover plot. As the pair drive 2,000 head of cattle over unforgiving landscape, they experience the bombing of Darwin by Japanese forces firsthand.
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Cast & crew
- Baz LuhrmannDirector
- Nicole Kidmanas Lady Sarah Ashley
- Hugh Jackmanas The Drover
- Bryan Brownas King Carney
- David Wenhamas Neil Fletcher
- Essie Davisas Katherine
- Bill Hunteras Skipper (Qantas Sloop)
- David Gulpililas King George
- Eddie Barooas Bull
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Questions about Australia
- What genre is Australia?
- Australia is categorised as Adventure, Drama, Romance.
- Who stars in Australia?
- Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Bryan Brown, David Wenham, Essie Davis appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Australia?
- Baz Luhrmann directed Australia.
- How long is Australia?
- Australia runs for 2h 45m (165 minutes).
- Is Australia worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Australia?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
