The Nightingale(2018)
“Her song will not be silenced.”
Overview
In 1825, Clare, a 21-year-old Irish convict, chases a British soldier through the rugged Tasmanian wilderness, bent on revenge for a terrible act of violence he committed against her family. She enlists the services of an Aboriginal tracker who is also marked by trauma from his own violence-filled past.
Director
Jennifer Kent
Studio
Made Up Stories
Revenue
$856K
Cast
Aisling Franciosi
as Clare
Sam Claflin
as Hawkins
Baykali Ganambarr
as Billy
Damon Herriman
as Ruse
Harry Greenwood
as Jago
Ewen Leslie
as Goodwin
Charlie Shotwell
as Eddie
Michael Sheasby
as Aidan
Matthew Sunderland
as Davey
Magnolia Maymuru
as Lowanna
Christopher Stollery
as Major Bexley
Nathaniel Dean
as Stoakes
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2018
Runtime
2h 16m
Language
Irish
Rating
7.1 / 10
Box Office
$856K
Production Companies
Made Up Stories • Screen Australia • Screen Tasmania
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Nightingale?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Nightingale (2018).
What is The Nightingale about?▼
In 1825, Clare, a 21-year-old Irish convict, chases a British soldier through the rugged Tasmanian wilderness, bent on revenge for a terrible act of violence he committed against her family. She enlists the services of an Aboriginal tracker who is also marked by trauma from his own violence-filled past.
Who directed The Nightingale?▼
The Nightingale was directed by Jennifer Kent and released in 2018. It is a drama, thriller, western film.
How long is The Nightingale?▼
The Nightingale has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).
Who stars in The Nightingale?▼
The cast of The Nightingale includes Aisling Franciosi as Clare, Sam Claflin as Hawkins, Baykali Ganambarr as Billy, Damon Herriman as Ruse, Harry Greenwood as Jago and more.
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