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A Man's Gotta Do

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A burly Australian fisherman (John Howard) moonlights as a hit man, while trying to keep his family (Rebecca Frith, Alyssa McClelland) together.

Critics Reviews

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Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter Jun 9, 2005
Chris Kennedy's film isn't nearly as much fun as it seems to think it is. Go to Full Review Ned Martel New York Times May 9, 2005
1.5/5
In this seasick, heartsick romp, a suburban Australian family struggles with love, loyalty and a fear that the patriarch is making his mortal enemies disappear. Go to Full Review Elizabeth Weitzman New York Daily News May 6, 2005
2/4
This amiable, off-kilter Australian comedy pits parental manipulation against adolescent pride, with generally amusing results. Go to Full Review Eric Monder Film Journal International Mar 1, 2007
Lacks a coherent message, let alone anything very funny at which to laugh. Go to Full Review Sunday Times (Australia) May 7, 2005
2.5/5
Ken Fox TV Guide May 6, 2005
2.5/5
Chris Kennedy's amusing comedy feels more like a 90-minute pilot for a TV series than a feature film. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Bahad j @RT27093708 Jul 6, 2024 The idea behind this movie moved me a lot, but it was a movie with really satisfying expectations See more Jul 18, 2017 Loved this movie - understated brilliant aussie humour See more Apr 24, 2008 hadn't it been so Aussie, I wouldn't have liked it. See more Mar 10, 2008 This movie reminds me so much of my own family in a way. An absolute crack up. See more Nov 13, 2007 Good Aussie humour. Well crafted and very warm. See more Oct 7, 2007 crap. john howard marginally makes this better then an episode of neighbours. To much clutter, and pointless shit in this film, such as One of the characters keeps singing the most annoying songs- who cares! why do we need to see/ hear it three timers! once was enough... lame. boring. balls. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Chris Kennedy

Director

John Howard

Actor

Rebecca Frith

Yvonne

Alyssa McClelland

Chantelle

Gyton Grantley

Dominic

Amie Mckenna

Delores

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A Man's Gotta Do

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Movie Info

Synopsis A burly Australian fisherman (John Howard) moonlights as a hit man, while trying to keep his family (Rebecca Frith, Alyssa McClelland) together.
Director
Chris Kennedy
Producer
Chris Kennedy, John Winter
Screenwriter
Chris Kennedy
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 15, 2020
Runtime
1h 33m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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