Australia(2008)
“Welcome to Australia!”
Overview
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.
Director
Baz Luhrmann
Studio
Bazmark
Budget
$130M
Revenue
$212M
Cast
Nicole Kidman
as Lady Sarah Ashley
Hugh Jackman
as The Drover
Essie Davis
as Katherine
David Wenham
as Neil Fletcher
Bryan Brown
as King Carney
David Gulpilil
as King George
John Jarratt
as Sergeant
Shea Adams
as Carney Boy
Nathin Art Butler
as Carney Boy
John Walton
as Carney Boy
Nigel Harbach
as Carney Boy
Eddie Baroo
as Bull
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
2h 45m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$130M
Box Office
$212M
Production Companies
Bazmark • 20th Century Fox • Dune Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Australia?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Australia (2008).
What is Australia about?▼
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.
Who directed Australia?▼
Australia was directed by Baz Luhrmann and released in 2008. It is a adventure, romance, drama film.
How long is Australia?▼
Australia has a runtime of 2 hours and 45 minutes (165 minutes total).
Who stars in Australia?▼
The cast of Australia includes Nicole Kidman as Lady Sarah Ashley, Hugh Jackman as The Drover, Essie Davis as Katherine, David Wenham as Neil Fletcher, Bryan Brown as King Carney and more.
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