Sweet Country 2018
“Justice itself is put on trial”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 113 minutes
- Director
- Warwick Thornton
- Networks
- Bunya Productions, Sweet Country Films
- Where to Stream
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What is Sweet Country?
Sweet Country is an Australian revisionist Western drama film directed by Warwick Thornton. The film features a cast that includes Sam Neill and Bryan Brown, alongside Hamilton Morris, Thomas M.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 113 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 25, 2018
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Australia
- Studios
- Bunya Productions, Sweet Country Films
- Genres
- Western, Crime, Thriller, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 220 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~113 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Bunya Productions, Sweet Country Films
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Overview
Sweet Country is an Australian revisionist Western drama film directed by Warwick Thornton. The film features a cast that includes Sam Neill and Bryan Brown, alongside Hamilton Morris, Thomas M. Wright, and Ewen Leslie. Set in the sparsely populated outback of Central Australia in 1929, the story is based on a real-life true crime murder case. The plot follows an Australian Aboriginal stockman who kills a white station owner in self-defense. Following the killing, the man goes on the lam and is pursued by a posse. An Aboriginal man is subsequently arrested and put on trial for murdering a white man in central Australia. The film spans one hour and fifty-three minutes and is classified under the Western, crime, thriller, and drama genres. It received a release date in the United States in April 2018 and carries an R rating.
Should you watch it?
“An Australian Aboriginal stockman flees across the outback after killing a white station owner in self-defense.”
- It is a revisionist Western based on a series of true events.
- The film offers a harsh, realistic look at a divided society in 1929.
- Directed by Warwick Thornton, it provides a unique perspective on Australian history.
- The film features a slow-burn narrative pace that may not suit viewers seeking constant action.
Watch it if you appreciate grounded historical dramas that examine the complexities of justice and societal division.
The film maintains a serious, somber tone with a deliberate, slow-burn pace suitable for mature audiences interested in historical cinema.
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Where can I stream Sweet Country?
Streaming availability varies by region, but you can check platforms like Plex or local digital retailers for current access.
Is this film worth watching?
The film is a critically recognized revisionist Western that provides a compelling, historically grounded narrative for those interested in Australian cinema.
What is the total duration of the film?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and fifty-three minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
Sweet Country is a standalone feature film, not a television series, so there are no episodes.
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