Runt
“Every underdog has its day.”
Synopsis
In the Australian town of Upson Downs, ten-year-old Annie and Runt, her stray dog, attempt to win the Agility Course Championship at the Krumpets Dog Show in London in order to save their family's farm from drought and misery.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-19
Top Cast
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Lily LaTorre
Annie Shearer
Squid
Runt
Jai Courtney
Bryan Shearer
Celeste Barber
Susie Shearer
Jack LaTorre
Max Shearer
Geneviève Lemon
Dolly Shearer
Matt Day
Fergus Fink
Tom Budge
Simpkins
Halo
Chariot
Deborah Mailman
Bernadette Box
Jack Thompson
Earl Robert-Barren
Caroline Brazier
Camila
Joel Jackson
Constable Duncan Bayleaf
Sarah Roberts
Gretel Patel
Ashlee McKenna
Krumpets Dog Show Attendee
Dalip Sondhi
Basil
Kirk Hammett
Runt
Angela Punch McGregor
Ms. Formsby
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 5, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 18, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sheedy
- Screenplay & Story
- Craig Silvey
- Original Score
- Iain Grandage
- Original Title
- Runt
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- See Pictures, Spectrum Entertainment, Lotterywest, Screen Australia, The Australian Children's Television Foundation, ScreenWest, WA Regional Screen Fund, Screen NSW
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sheedy
Craig Silvey
Iain Grandage
Brad Shield
Simon Njoo, Marcus D'Arcy
Jamie Hilton, Josh Pomeranz, Howard Cearns, Bernadette O'Mahony, Craig Silvey
Department Leadership Roster
John Sheedy
Director
Craig Silvey
Writer
Jamie Hilton
Producer
Clayton Jauncey
Production Design
Simon Njoo
Editor
Marcus D'Arcy
Editor
Brad Shield
Director of Photography
Craig Silvey
Producer
Iain Grandage
Original Music Composer
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Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Runt
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What is Runt about?
In the Australian town of Upson Downs, ten-year-old Annie and Runt, her stray dog, attempt to win the Agility Course Championship at the Krumpets Dog Show in London in order to save their family's farm from drought and misery.
Who directed Runt?
Runt was directed by John Sheedy.
Who stars in Runt?
The principal cast of Runt includes Lily LaTorre, Squid, Jai Courtney, Celeste Barber, Jack LaTorre.
When was Runt released and how long is it?
Runt was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Runt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Runt was composed by Iain Grandage.
Is Runt based on a book or true story?
Runt is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Craig Silvey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Runt?
Runt holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).