Lake Mungo
“If you've never seen a ghost... look closer.”
Synopsis
After 16-year-old Alice Palmer drowns at a local dam, her family experiences a series of strange, inexplicable events centered in and around their home. Unsettled, the Palmers seek the help of a psychic and parapsychologist, who discovers that Alice led a secret, double life. At Lake Mungo, Alice's secret past emerges.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-27
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Rosie Traynor
June Palmer
David Pledger
Russell Palmer
Martin Sharpe
Mathew Palmer
Talia Zucker
Alice Palmer
Tania Lentini
Georgie Ritter
Cameron Strachan
Leith Ritter
Judith Roberts
Iris Long
Robin Cuming
Garret Long
Marcus Costello
Jason Whittle
Chloe Armstrong
Kim Whittle
Carole Patullo
Sargent Drouin
John Dunn
Funeral Director
Laurie Dunn
Funeral Director
Kirsty McDonald
Genevieve Trudeau
James Lawson
Frederick Rosskamp
Phillip Boltin
Dr. Kenin Slatter
Glenn Luck
Steve Wilkie
Simon Wilton
Clive Roy Best
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 23, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joel Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Joel Anderson
- Original Score
- David Paterson
- Original Title
- Lake Mungo
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Mungo Productions, Screen Australia, SBS Independent
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joel Anderson
Joel Anderson
David Paterson
John Brawley
Bill Murphy
Georgie Nevile, Robert George, William Coleman, David Rapsey, Gilbert George
Department Leadership Roster
Joel Anderson
Director
Joel Anderson
Writer
Georgie Nevile
Producer
David Paterson
Original Music Composer
Penny Southgate
Production Design
Bill Murphy
Editor
David Rapsey
Producer
Mathew Mackereth
Visual Effects Supervisor
John Brawley
Director of Photography
Michael Chisholm
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Mungo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lake Mungo about?
After 16-year-old Alice Palmer drowns at a local dam, her family experiences a series of strange, inexplicable events centered in and around their home. Unsettled, the Palmers seek the help of a psychic and parapsychologist, who discovers that Alice led a secret, double life. At Lake Mungo, Alice's secret past emerges.
Who directed Lake Mungo?
Lake Mungo was directed by Joel Anderson.
Who stars in Lake Mungo?
The principal cast of Lake Mungo includes Rosie Traynor, David Pledger, Martin Sharpe, Talia Zucker, Tania Lentini.
When was Lake Mungo released and how long is it?
Lake Mungo was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Lake Mungo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lake Mungo was composed by David Paterson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lake Mungo?
Lake Mungo holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).