The Year My Voice Broke
“It was incredible. It was the year that changed everything. Forever.”
Synopsis
Set in 1962, a young prepubescent boy in rural Australia watches painfully as his best friend and first love blossoms into womanhood and falls for a thuggish rugby player, changing the lives of everyone involved.
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Top Cast
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Noah Taylor
Danny Embling
Loene Carmen
Freya Olsen
Ben Mendelsohn
Trevor Leishman
Graeme Blundell
Nils Olson
Lynette Curran
Anne Olson
Malcolm Robertson
Bruce Embling
Judi Farr
Sheila Embling
Tim Robertson
Bob Leishman
Bruce Spence
Jonah
Harold Hopkins
Tom Alcock
Nick Tate
Sergeant Pierce
Anja Coleby
Gail Olson
Kylie Ostara
Alison
Kelly Dingwall
Barry
Dorothy St. Heaps
Mrs. Beal
Colleen Clifford
Gran Olson
Vincent Ball
Headmaster
Kevin Manser
Mr. Keith
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 25, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Duigan
- Screenplay & Story
- John Duigan
- Original Title
- The Year My Voice Broke
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Kennedy Miller Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Duigan
John Duigan
Geoff Burton
Neil Thumpston
George Miller, Terry Hayes, Doug Mitchell
Department Leadership Roster
John Duigan
Director
Guy Norris
Stunt Coordinator
John Duigan
Writer
Geoff Burton
Director of Photography
Neil Thumpston
Editor
Roger Ford
Production Design
George Miller
Producer
Terry Hayes
Producer
Doug Mitchell
Producer
Lyn Askew
Costume Design
Roger Ford
Costume Design
Fiona Nicolls
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Year My Voice Broke
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What is The Year My Voice Broke about?
Set in 1962, a young prepubescent boy in rural Australia watches painfully as his best friend and first love blossoms into womanhood and falls for a thuggish rugby player, changing the lives of everyone involved.
Who directed The Year My Voice Broke?
The Year My Voice Broke was directed by John Duigan.
Who stars in The Year My Voice Broke?
The principal cast of The Year My Voice Broke includes Noah Taylor, Loene Carmen, Ben Mendelsohn, Graeme Blundell, Lynette Curran.
When was The Year My Voice Broke released and how long is it?
The Year My Voice Broke was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Year My Voice Broke?
The Year My Voice Broke holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).