Australia (2008)
An English aristocrat and a rugged stockman drive cattle across vast lands, finding romance amid wartime peril.
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.
How intense is Australia?
Australia has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG-13.
What Australia feels like
- Tone
- epicromanticmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream Australia
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Australia for you?
Is Australia scary?
No. Australia is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Australia gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Australia sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Australia OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Australia?
Australia runs 2h 45m.
Where can I stream Australia?
Australia is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Australia have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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