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Sweet Country

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6.6/10 • 188

2018-01-251h 53m

WesternCrimeThrillerDrama

Justice itself is put on trial

In 1929, an Australian Aboriginal stockman kills a white station owner in self-defense and goes on the lam, pursued by a posse.

Directors
Warwick Thornton
Writters
Steven McGregor, David Tranter
Editors
Steven McGregor, David Tranter, Nick Meyers

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  1. Hamilton Morris

    Hamilton Morris

    Sam Kelly

  2. Bryan Brown

    Bryan Brown

    Sergeant Fletcher

  3. Sam Neill

    Sam Neill

    Fred Smith

  4. Thomas M. Wright

    Thomas M. Wright

    Mick Kennedy

  5. Ewen Leslie

    Ewen Leslie

    Harry March

  6. Matt Day

    Matt Day

    Judge Taylor

  7. Gibson John

    Gibson John

    Archie

  8. Natassia Gorey Furber

    Natassia Gorey Furber

    Lizzie

  9. Anni Finsterer

    Anni Finsterer

    Nell

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Gimly

Jan 31, 2018

7/10

I went in to Sweet Country completely blind, had no idea what it was about, knew literally nothing beyond Sam Neill being in it, and the fact that it was called "Sweet Country" (good thing too, 'cause the trailer I watched for it a week later spoils literally the most important and final plot point). Sweet Country is a slow-burn venture in the right way, that makes some odd stylistic choices which perhaps would have better served a different sort of movie. A distinctive film for a year that has had a lot of same-same movies. Final rating:★★★½ - I really liked it. Would strongly recommend you give it your time.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
australiarapecourt caseslaverybiblebased on true storyoutbreakdesertaustralian aboriginal1920sabuse of poweraustralian western