Australia Day

2017

1h 30m

Drama

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50%

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14 Reviews

41%

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

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David Stratton

The Australian

Run Lola Run meets Gran Torino; breathtakingly fast-moving, a very well-made thriller.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 22, 2017

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Paul Byrnes

The Age (Australia)

[Bryan] Brown uses his capacity for stillness with great effect, to suggest weight in his character.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 20, 2017

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Eddie Cockrell

Variety

It holds a mirror up to contemporary Australian society and offers those unfamiliar with its tensions a relatively factual dramatic experience.

Jul 4, 2017

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Andrew F. Peirce

The Curb

Australia Day doesn't feel like it's a film that's actually got anything constructive to say. It wants to present a broken society by holding a mirror up to what's going on, ... but the mirror is shattered.

Apr 4, 2020

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Tara Judah

Desist Film

Taking one of the most loaded terms in Australian history as its titular provocation, Australia Day asks us to think about what one might be running towards - and whether ineffective systemic management of inbred injustice can amount to anything more...

Jan 24, 2019

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Matthew Toomey

ABC Radio (Australia)

This is a busy film... perhaps too much so. I like things "thick and fast" but with so many storylines, there's not a lot of time to question the actions of these characters.

Rated: B-

Oct 23, 2017

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Katie D

Heart thumping, gut wrenching storyline's. Casting and acting is top notch. Absolutely recommend worth watching.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/01/24

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Audience Member

Australia Day is a fine film which is presented in a great way. Like other critics, it is not a big box office, blockbuster film. Cleary went over my expectations, and it was worth watching.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Audience Member

I really enjoyed this movie. It was not a big box office type movie. It is an Australian TV style movie that is well worth watching.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Audience Member

This is one of the best Australian films for years. Has the same kind of feel as Jindabyne. Taut acting and directing. Bang on visceral performances. Bryan Brown is at his best. Support cast are superb and believable. This film deals with the current racist conservative xenophobic backlash going on in this country. Its like a new Romper Stomper for the 2000s. It will be too close to the bone for a lot of One Nation supporters. Thank Vishnu Bryan Brown didnt stay in Hollywood after Cocktail and continues to make such high quality films, instead of crap like Thor and The Avengers. 10/10 Bryan....keep it up mate! 53% rating? What rubbish!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Audience Member

Australia Day tries to display societal flaws but get's lost in its first minutes with uneven storytelling, off-point acting, and overreliance on cinematography.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Audience Member

This was a very powerful story that does hit a cord that is real and with a great cast. The film is fast paced and moves quickly and editing is top notch. Director Kriv Stenders has done a great job as the writer Stephen M. Irwin. Worthwhile to look at. Film Critic reporter Caroline Russo

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Director: Kriv Stenders
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English (Australia)
Runtime: 1h 30m