Kangaroo
“Two unlikely friends. One epic adventure.”
Synopsis
Ex TV personality, Chris Masterman, becomes stranded in an Outback town outside Alice Springs. There, he teams up with 12-year-old Indigenous girl Charlie. The pair form an unlikely friendship and work together to rescue and rehabilitate orphaned joeys in the remote but stunning Outback community—an endeavour that proves to be life-changing for them both.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-06-12
Top Cast
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Lily Whiteley
Charlie
Ryan Corr
Chris Masterman
Rachel House
Jesse
Brooke Satchwell
Liz
Rick Donald
Trap
Deborah Mailman
Rosie
Clarence John Ryan
Nick
Roy Billing
Murray
Rarriwuy Hick
Brenda
Geneviève Lemon
Bernadette
Wayne Blair
Ralph
Ernie Dingo
Dave
Emily Taheny
Dorinda
Shaun Martindale
Joel
Salvatore Coco
Phil
Rob Carlton
Ted
Ryan Clark
Lifeguard Jacko
Lucy McLeod
ABC Reporter
Release History & Theatrical Window
CinefestOZ Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 18, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kate Woods
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Cripps
- Original Score
- Josie Mann, Matteo Zingales
- Original Title
- Kangaroo
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.9M
- Production Studios
- StudioCanal, Brindle Films, Bunya Productions, Cultivator Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kate Woods
Harry Cripps, Melina Marchetta
Josie Mann, Matteo Zingales
Kieran Fowler
Chris Plummer
Greer Simpkin, Trisha Morton-Thomas, David Jowsey, Rachel Clements, Marcus Gillezeau
Department Leadership Roster
Kate Woods
Director
Harry Cripps
Screenplay
Greer Simpkin
Producer
Trisha Morton-Thomas
Producer
David Jowsey
Producer
Rachel Clements
Producer
Kieran Fowler
Director of Photography
Angela Littlejohn
Producer
Chris Plummer
Editor
Sam Hobbs
Production Design
Edie Kurzer
Costume Design
Jonathan Hairman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dean Gould
Stunt Coordinator
Josie Mann
Original Music Composer
Matteo Zingales
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Threat • Stressful Scenes
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kangaroo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kangaroo about?
Ex TV personality, Chris Masterman, becomes stranded in an Outback town outside Alice Springs. There, he teams up with 12-year-old Indigenous girl Charlie. The pair form an unlikely friendship and work together to rescue and rehabilitate orphaned joeys in the remote but stunning Outback community—an endeavour that proves to be life-changing for them both.
Who directed Kangaroo?
Kangaroo was directed by Kate Woods.
Who stars in Kangaroo?
The principal cast of Kangaroo includes Lily Whiteley, Ryan Corr, Rachel House, Brooke Satchwell, Rick Donald.
When was Kangaroo released and how long is it?
Kangaroo was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
How much did Kangaroo make at the box office?
Kangaroo grossed $7.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Kangaroo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kangaroo was composed by Josie Mann, Matteo Zingales.
Is Kangaroo based on a book or true story?
Kangaroo is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Melina Marchetta".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kangaroo?
Kangaroo holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).