Walkabout (1971)
Walkabout is a 1971 adventure movie directed by Nicolas Roeg, with a running time of 1h 35m. It stars Jenny Agutter, Luc Roeg and David Gulpilil.
Under the pretense of having a picnic, a geologist takes his teenage daughter and 6-year-old son into the Australian outback and attempts to shoot them. When he fails, he turns the gun on himself, and the two city-bred children must contend with harsh wilderness alone. They are saved by a chance encounter with an Aboriginal boy who shows them how to survive, and in the process underscores the disharmony between nature and modern life.
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What is Walkabout about?
Under the pretense of having a picnic, a geologist takes his teenage daughter and 6-year-old son into the Australian outback and attempts to shoot them. When he fails, he turns the gun on himself, and the two city-bred children must contend with harsh wilderness alone. They are saved by a chance encounter with an Aboriginal boy who shows them how to survive, and in the process underscores the disharmony between nature and modern life.
When was Walkabout released?
Walkabout was released on 1 July 1971.
How long is Walkabout?
Walkabout runs 1h 35m.
Who made Walkabout?
Walkabout was directed by Nicolas Roeg.
Where can I watch Walkabout?
Walkabout is available on Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV.
Where to watch Walkabout
Stream: Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
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