Australia (2008) Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Set against the scenic backdrop of pre-World War II Australia, Baz Luhrmann's romantic period adventure stars Nicole Kidman as an English aristocrat who inherits a sprawling ranch, and Hugh Jackman as the rough-and-tumble cattle driver who helps protect her property from greedy English cattle barons. As the pair attempt to herd 2,000 head of cattle hundreds of miles across the treacherous Australian outback, they are stunned to bear witness to the bombing of Darwin by Japanese forces -- who just a few months prior launched a devastating attack on Pearl Harbor. - Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
11/26/2008
DVD Release Date:
03/03/2009
Rating:
PG-13
MPAA Reasons:
for some violence, a scene of sensuality, and brief strong language.
Run Time:
165 min.
Distributor(s):
Fox
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Haunted By the Past, Class Differences, Life on the Homefront, Cattle Ranchers
Tone:
Lavish, Passionate, Rousing, Sweeping
Keywords:
Australia, English [nationality], cattlemen, ranch
Country of Origin:
USA (11-26-2008)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
