Dot and the Kangaroo (1977)

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Audience Score
70
Dot and the Kangaroo
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An Australian girl gets lost in the Outback, but she's befriended by a kangaroo who gives her a ride in her pouch as they search for the girl's home. Aiding the pair are musically gifted koalas, platypuses, and kookaburras in this film based on Ethel Pedley's 1899 children's book, with animated humans and animals superimposed upon a live-action background.

The Adventures of Dot

The young daughter of Australian outback settlers, Dot has all sorts of adventures in this these charming animated tales. First, she meets a harebrained rabbit who tries to convince her he's the lost baby kangaroo she's searching for in "Dot and the Bunny." Then, in "Dot and the Kangaroo," she becomes lost, but a friendly 'roo helps her out. Finally, Dot assists her animal friends when a planned dam threatens their world in "Dot and the Koala."

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:May 14th, 1977
On DVD & Blu-ray:October 30th, 2001 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Yoram Gross Films, Australian Film Commission