How to Make Gravy
Synopsis
Prisoner Joe writes a letter to his brother Dan about wanting to be with family at Christmas, lamenting how he can't make the gravy for the roast and how much he misses everyone. Based on the iconic Australian song by Paul Kelly.
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How To Make Gravy | Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-09
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Daniel Henshall
Joe
Agathe Rousselle
Rita
Brenton Thwaites
Dan
Hugo Weaving
Noel
Damon Herriman
Roger
Kate Mulvany
Stella
Kieran Darcy-Smith
Red
Jonah Wren Phillips
Angus
Eugene Gilfedder
Gary
Izzy Westlake
Dolly
Rose Statham
Frank
Eloise Rothfield
Mary
Kim Gyngell
Murray
Benedict Hardie
Father Guy
Dallas Woods
Breaka
Adam Briggs
Chief
Patience Hodgson
Heinz
Cyrus Vaka
Mary's Boyfriend
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney, New South Wales
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Waterman
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Kelly, Megan Washington
- Original Score
- Samuel Dixon
- Original Title
- How to Make Gravy
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia, Screen Queensland, Fifth Season, Speech & Drama Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Waterman
Paul Kelly, Megan Washington
Samuel Dixon
Edward Goldner
Nick Waterman, Megan Washington, Hamish Lewis, Schuyler Weiss, Michael Brooks
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Waterman
Director
Nick Waterman
Producer
Megan Washington
Producer
Megan Washington
Writer
Hamish Lewis
Producer
Schuyler Weiss
Producer
Samuel Dixon
Original Music Composer
Edward Goldner
Director of Photography
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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What is How to Make Gravy about?
Prisoner Joe writes a letter to his brother Dan about wanting to be with family at Christmas, lamenting how he can't make the gravy for the roast and how much he misses everyone. Based on the iconic Australian song by Paul Kelly.
Who directed How to Make Gravy?
How to Make Gravy was directed by Nick Waterman.
Who stars in How to Make Gravy?
The principal cast of How to Make Gravy includes Daniel Henshall, Agathe Rousselle, Brenton Thwaites, Hugo Weaving, Damon Herriman.
When was How to Make Gravy released and how long is it?
How to Make Gravy was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for How to Make Gravy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for How to Make Gravy was composed by Samuel Dixon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for How to Make Gravy?
How to Make Gravy holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).