The Castle (1999) - Quotes

Meaning Beyond a House

Taglines: It's not just a house... it's a home!

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Kerrigans Resist Airport Expansion Efforts

Taglines: They want to extend the airport... But the Kerrigans won't belt up.

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The Ideal Australian Family Dream

Taglines: It's every Australian family's dream. A quarter acre block. A Pool Room. A barbie. And an airport over the back fence.

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Ordinary Family, Extraordinary Journey

Taglines: Ordinary family. Extraordinary story.

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Defending Home Against Criticism

Darryl Kerrigan: [To opposing court counsel in the high court hearing] What are you calling an eyesore? It's a home, ya dickhead!!

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Embrace Your Struggles with Humor

Darryl Kerrigan: [To opposing court counsel in the high court hearing] Suffer in your jocks!

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A Frustrated Response to Bad Luck

Darryl Kerrigan: [pause] Hey. Bad luck. Ya dickhead!

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Appreciating Peace and Tranquility

Darryl Kerrigan: How's the serenity?

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Excitement for a Trip to Bonnie Doon

Darryl Kerrigan: [singing] We're going to Bonnie Doon! We're going to Bonnie Doon!

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Dreams and Reality in Consumerism

Darryl Kerrigan: Tell em they're/he's dreamin'! (Numerous times throughout the movie when Steve asked Darryl if he'd like to buy something, which in Darryl's opinion is overpriced, hence the phrase.)

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Significant keepsake for the future

Darryl Kerrigan: This is going straight to the pool room.

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Home Is More Than Just a House

Darryl Kerrigan: It's not a house, it's a home.

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A Call to Action in Crisis

Darryl Kerrigan: Shot, Dale!

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The Fluctuating Nature of Fame

Dale Kerrigan: Mum said it was funny how one day you're not famous, and the next day you are. Famous. And then you're not again.

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Fishing Wisdom: Brains, Muscle, and Luck

Dale Kerrigan: Dad reckons fishing is 10% brains and 95% muscle, the rest is just good luck.

Dad's Love for Serenity and Motors

Dale Kerrigan: If there's one thing dad loved more than serenity, it's a two-stroke motor at full throttle!

Confronting Problems with Persistence and Acceptance

Dale Kerrigan: Dad? I dug another hole. It's filling with water.

Family Loyalty Amidst Adversity and Mistakes

Dale Kerrigan: Pity my oldest brother couldn't be there. His name's Wayne. He's in jail. Eight years for armed robbery. Many people would call him the black sheep of the family, but not Mum and Dad. He got caught up with the wrong crowd - he didn't mean to rob the petrol station! Now he's sorry.

Reflections on Development and Human Resilience

Dale Kerrigan: Our crescent was going to be the heart of a major housing development, but it never got up. They reckon the planes put people off, them and the power lines. Not Dad. He reckons power lines are a reminder of man's ability to generate electricity. He's always saying great things like that.

Convenience of Location Near the Airport

Dale Kerrigan: As the real estate agent said, "Location, location, location", and we're right next door to the airport. It will be very convenient if we ever have to fly one day.