Rabbit-Proof Fence
“Follow your heart, follow the fence”
Synopsis
In 1931, three Aboriginal girls escape after being plucked from their homes to be trained as domestic staff, and set off on a trek across the Outback.
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Rabbit-Proof Fence | 'The Fair Ones' (HD) | MIRAMAXOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-11-30
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Everlyn Sampi
Molly Craig
Tianna Sansbury
Daisy Craig Kadibill
Laura Monaghan
Gracie Fields
David Gulpilil
Moodoo
Ningali Lawford
Maud - Molly's Mother
Myarn Lawford
Molly's Grandmother
Deborah Mailman
Mavis
Jason Clarke
Constable Riggs
Kenneth Branagh
A. O. Neville
Natasha Wanganeen
Nina, Dormitory Boss
Garry McDonald
Mr. Neal at Moore River
Roy Billing
Police Inspector
Lorna Lesley
Miss Thomas
Celine O'Leary
Miss Jessop
Kate Roberts
Matron at Moore River
Tracy Monaghan
Moodoo's Daughter
Tamara Flanagan
Olive, Escaped Girl
David Ngoombujarra
Kangaroo Hunter
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 29, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 4, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$16.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.7x
+$10.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phillip Noyce
- Screenplay & Story
- Christine Olsen
- Original Score
- Peter Gabriel
- Original Title
- Rabbit-Proof Fence
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $16.2M
- Production Studios
- Rumbalara Films, Showtime Australia, Olsen Levy Productions, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Becker Entertainment, HanWay Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phillip Noyce
Christine Olsen, Doris Pilkington
Peter Gabriel
Christopher Doyle, Ian Jones, Brad Shield
Veronika Jenet, John Scott
Christine Olsen, Kathleen McLaughlin, John Winter, David Elfick, Phillip Noyce
Department Leadership Roster
Phillip Noyce
Director
Christine Olsen
Screenplay
Christine Olsen
Producer
Peter Gabriel
Original Music Composer
John Winter
Producer
Phillip Noyce
Producer
Veronika Jenet
Editor
Christopher Doyle
Director of Photography
John Scott
Editor
Roger Ford
Production Design
Roger Ford
Costume Design
Ed McShortall
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rabbit-Proof Fence
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rabbit-Proof Fence about?
In 1931, three Aboriginal girls escape after being plucked from their homes to be trained as domestic staff, and set off on a trek across the Outback.
Who directed Rabbit-Proof Fence?
Rabbit-Proof Fence was directed by Phillip Noyce.
Who stars in Rabbit-Proof Fence?
The principal cast of Rabbit-Proof Fence includes Everlyn Sampi, Tianna Sansbury, Laura Monaghan, David Gulpilil, Ningali Lawford.
When was Rabbit-Proof Fence released and how long is it?
Rabbit-Proof Fence was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Rabbit-Proof Fence?
Rabbit-Proof Fence had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $16.2M at the worldwide box office (2.7 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Rabbit-Proof Fence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rabbit-Proof Fence was composed by Peter Gabriel.
Is Rabbit-Proof Fence based on a book or true story?
Rabbit-Proof Fence is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Doris Pilkington".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rabbit-Proof Fence?
Rabbit-Proof Fence holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).