Sweet Country
“Justice itself is put on trial”
Synopsis
In 1929, an Australian Aboriginal stockman kills a white station owner in self-defense and goes on the lam, pursued by a posse.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Sweet Country US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-19
Top Cast
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Hamilton Morris
Sam Kelly
Bryan Brown
Sergeant Fletcher
Sam Neill
Fred Smith
Thomas M. Wright
Mick Kennedy
Ewen Leslie
Harry March
Matt Day
Judge Taylor
Gibson John
Archie
Natassia Gorey Furber
Lizzie
Anni Finsterer
Nell
Tremayne Doolan
Philomac
Trevon Doolan
Philomac
Shanika Cole
Lucy
Luka Magdeline Cole
Olive
Tom Willoughby
Constable Minty
Lachlan J. Modrzynski
Constable Campbell
Martin McMillan
Barney
Charlie Jampijinpa Brown
Ceremony Elder
Bernard Longbottom
Doctor Shields
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dubai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 6, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 9, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Warwick Thornton
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven McGregor, David Tranter, Stephen Cleary
- Original Score
- Michael Yezerski
- Original Title
- Sweet Country
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Bunya Productions, Sweet Country Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Warwick Thornton
Steven McGregor, David Tranter, Stephen Cleary
Michael Yezerski
Warwick Thornton, Dylan River
Nick Meyers
Trevor Kennedy, Richard Payten, Craig Deeker, Christina Kennedy, Oliver Lawrance
Department Leadership Roster
Warwick Thornton
Director
Steven McGregor
Writer
David Tranter
Writer
Warwick Thornton
Director of Photography
Heather Wallace
Costume Design
Nick Meyers
Editor
Tony Cronin
Production Design
Greer Simpkin
Producer
David Jowsey
Producer
Michael Yezerski
Original Music Composer
Reg Roordink
Stunt Coordinator
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 Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweet Country
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sweet Country about?
In 1929, an Australian Aboriginal stockman kills a white station owner in self-defense and goes on the lam, pursued by a posse.
Who directed Sweet Country?
Sweet Country was directed by Warwick Thornton.
Who stars in Sweet Country?
The principal cast of Sweet Country includes Hamilton Morris, Bryan Brown, Sam Neill, Thomas M. Wright, Ewen Leslie.
When was Sweet Country released and how long is it?
Sweet Country was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Sweet Country?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sweet Country was composed by Michael Yezerski.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sweet Country?
Sweet Country holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).