Australia (2008)
Australia is a 2008 adventure movie directed by Baz Luhrmann, with a running time of 2h 45m. It stars Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman and Essie Davis.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was Australia released?
Australia was released on 18 November 2008.
How long is Australia?
Australia runs 2h 45m.
Who made Australia?
Australia was directed by Baz Luhrmann.
Where can I watch Australia?
Australia is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Australia
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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