Blueback
“He's their best kept secret.”
Synopsis
Based on the best-selling novel by Tim Winton, Blueback is a timely tale about the ocean, a beautiful marine creature, and a young girl’s power to change the world.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 3, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 22, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Connolly
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Winton, Robert Connolly
- Original Score
- Nigel Westlake
- Original Title
- Blueback
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Arenamedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Connolly
Tim Winton, Robert Connolly
Nigel Westlake
Andrew Commis
Nick Meyers
Joanna Baevski, Robert Connolly, Liz Kearney, Lorraine Tarabay, Eric Bana
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Connolly
Director
Robert Connolly
Writer
Robert Connolly
Producer
Andrew Commis
Director of Photography
Liz Kearney
Producer
Nick Meyers
Editor
Nigel Westlake
Original Music Composer
James Grandison
Producer
Lien See Leong
Costume Design
Clayton Jauncey
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blueback
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What is Blueback about?
Based on the best-selling novel by Tim Winton, Blueback is a timely tale about the ocean, a beautiful marine creature, and a young girl’s power to change the world.
Who directed Blueback?
Blueback was directed by Robert Connolly.
Who stars in Blueback?
The principal cast of Blueback includes Mia Wasikowska, Eric Bana, Ariel Donoghue, Ilsa Fogg, Radha Mitchell.
When was Blueback released and how long is it?
Blueback was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Blueback?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blueback was composed by Nigel Westlake.
Is Blueback based on a book or true story?
Blueback is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Tim Winton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blueback?
Blueback holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP.