Australia
“Welcome to Australia!”
Synopsis
Set in northern Australia before World War II, an English aristocrat who inherits a sprawling ranch reluctantly pacts with a stock-man in order to protect her new property from a takeover plot. As the pair drive 2,000 head of cattle over unforgiving landscape, they experience the bombing of Darwin by Japanese forces firsthand.
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-29
Top Cast
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Nicole Kidman
Lady Sarah Ashley
Hugh Jackman
The Drover
Essie Davis
Katherine
David Wenham
Neil Fletcher
Bryan Brown
King Carney
David Gulpilil
King George
John Jarratt
Sergeant
Shea Adams
Carney Boy
Nathin Art Butler
Carney Boy
John Walton
Carney Boy
Nigel Harbach
Carney Boy
Eddie Baroo
Bull
Arthur Dignam
Father Benedict
Sandy Gore
Gloria Carney
Bill Hunter
Skipper (Qantas Sloop)
Jacek Koman
Ivan
Ben Mendelsohn
Captain Dutton
Barry Otto
Administrator Allsop
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 26, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 24, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$130M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$211.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.63x
+$81.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Baz Luhrmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Baz Luhrmann, Ronald Harwood, Richard Flanagan, Stuart Beattie
- Original Score
- David Hirschfelder
- Original Title
- Australia
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Production Budget
- $130M
- Worldwide Gross
- $211.8M
- Production Studios
- Bazmark, 20th Century Fox, Dune Entertainment, Ingenious Film Partners
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Baz Luhrmann
Baz Luhrmann, Ronald Harwood, Richard Flanagan, Stuart Beattie, Steven McGregor
David Hirschfelder
Mandy Walker, Damian Wyvill, Greig Fraser
Michael McCusker, Dody Dorn
G. Mac Brown, Catherine Knapman, Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin, Paul Watters
Department Leadership Roster
Baz Luhrmann
Screenplay
G. Mac Brown
Producer
Baz Luhrmann
Director
David Hirschfelder
Original Music Composer
Catherine Knapman
Producer
Ronald Harwood
Screenplay
Richard Flanagan
Screenplay
Baz Luhrmann
Producer
Catherine Martin
Producer
Stuart Beattie
Screenplay
Michael McCusker
Editor
Paul Watters
Producer
Mandy Walker
Director of Photography
Dody Dorn
Editor
Catherine Martin
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Australia.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Australia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Australia about?
Set in northern Australia before World War II, an English aristocrat who inherits a sprawling ranch reluctantly pacts with a stock-man in order to protect her new property from a takeover plot. As the pair drive 2,000 head of cattle over unforgiving landscape, they experience the bombing of Darwin by Japanese forces firsthand.
Who directed Australia?
Australia was directed by Baz Luhrmann.
Who stars in Australia?
The principal cast of Australia includes Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Essie Davis, David Wenham, Bryan Brown.
When was Australia released and how long is it?
Australia was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Australia?
Australia had a reported production budget of $130M and grossed $211.8M at the worldwide box office (1.63 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Australia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Australia was composed by David Hirschfelder.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Australia?
Australia holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).