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Australia

PG-132h 45m2008Baz Luhrmann
IMDb: 6.6/10Rotten: 53%Metacritic: 53/100
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"Welcome to Australia!"

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.

AdventureRomanceDrama
AustraliaMissionaryWorld War IiRanchCattle DriveRacistPrejudiceSuspicion Of AdulteryAustralian Outback1940s

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What is Australia (2008) 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 stars in Australia?

Australia stars Nicole Kidman (Lady Sarah Ashley), Hugh Jackman (The Drover), Essie Davis (Katherine), David Wenham (Neil Fletcher), Bryan Brown (King Carney). The film was directed by Baz Luhrmann.

How long is Australia?

Australia has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2008. It is rated PG-13.

Is Australia worth watching?

Australia holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 53. Fans of Adventure, Romance, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Australia?

Streaming availability for Australia changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.