The Big Wet
“Explore the top of Down Under.”
Synopsis
Powerful electric storms rip through an arid landscape. Salt water crocodiles occupy territories where tourists camped just weeks earlier. Cyclones devastate whole cities. Roads turn to rivers, ponds to lakes. The tropical monsoon season in the Kakadu region of Australia unleashes dynamic changes on the animals and the environment. For the first time on film, follow the natural rhythms of wet and dry, fire and rain, growth and decline in... THE BIG WET.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremy Hogarth
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Holmes
- Original Title
- The Big Wet
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- ABC TV Natural History Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremy Hogarth
Jonathan Holmes
Jeremy Hogarth, Dione Gilmour
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremy Hogarth
Director
Jonathan Holmes
Writer
Jeremy Hogarth
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Wet
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What is The Big Wet about?
Powerful electric storms rip through an arid landscape. Salt water crocodiles occupy territories where tourists camped just weeks earlier. Cyclones devastate whole cities. Roads turn to rivers, ponds to lakes. The tropical monsoon season in the Kakadu region of Australia unleashes dynamic changes on the animals and the environment. For the first time on film, follow the natural rhythms of wet and dry, fire and rain, growth and decline in... THE BIG WET.
Who directed The Big Wet?
The Big Wet was directed by Jeremy Hogarth.
Who stars in The Big Wet?
The principal cast of The Big Wet includes John Waters.
When was The Big Wet released and how long is it?
The Big Wet was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Wet?
The Big Wet holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.).