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      The Dish

      PG-13 Released Apr 27, 2001 1 hr. 40 min. Comedy List
      96% 99 Reviews Tomatometer 81% 5,000+ Ratings Audience Score The true story of a group of eccentric scientists who are responsible for manning a satellite dish inauspiciously located on a remote Australian sheep farm. Much to NASA's alarm, the unconventional Aussie team -- led by Cliff Buxton (Sam Neill) -- are the world's only hope for receiving the historic images of man's first steps on the moon. With help from the colorful cast of local characters, the crew struggles to overcome a series of mishaps. Read More Read Less
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      A feel good movie without an abundance of mush.

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      Ellen D This is my absolute favorite movie of all time. It's funny, heartwarming and very Australian. When I'm feeling down, I watch this movie and life is better. When I went to Australia, my first trip was to Parkes to see the Dish; I took 160 pictures! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/10/24 Full Review Wendy B Very interesting movie since I remember watching it on TV in 1969 when I was young. It was Sunday on a warm summer afternoon. It was nice to relive those memories. At the time I had no idea that a radio telescope in Australia was bringing us the TV pictures. Brilliant! Thank you Australia! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/24 Full Review Andrew P Classic! A great rendition of the commonalities between Australia and the US in a classic well acted, beautifully conceived film. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/04/23 Full Review Vander A If only all movies were this heartwarming and inspiring. Excellent well told, feel good movie and story. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Funny, quirky, touching and based on a true story related to some of the folks down under who delivered the live TV signal of man's first steps on the moon. If you watched (or not!) you need to see the backstory. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a charming little film full of good wit and likable characters, the plot is standard stuff - but it's quite fun getting there. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      PATRICK WARBURTON and SAM NEILL in Working Dog's inspired human comedy, "The Dish," distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. Left-to-right: KEVIN HARRINGTON, TOM LONG, PATRICK WARBURTON and SAM NEILL in Working Dog's inspired human comedy, "The Dish," distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. SAM NEILL in Working Dog's inspired human comedy, "The Dish," distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. Director ROB SITCH on the set of Working Dog's inspired human comedy, "The Dish," distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. SAM NEILL and PATRICK WARBURTON in Working Dog's inspired human comedy, "The Dish," distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. TOM LONG in Working Dog's inspired human comedy, "The Dish," distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. SAM NEILL, KEVIN HARRINGTON and TOM LONG in Working Dog Productions' comedic true story, "The Dish," distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. Left-to-right: TOM LONG, PATRICK WARBURTON, SAM NEILL and KEVIN HARRINGTON in Working Dog's inspired human comedy, "The Dish," distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. View more photos

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      Nell Minow Common Sense Media A heartwarming family movie about the space race. Rated: 4/5 Dec 28, 2010 Full Review Steven D. Greydanus Decent Films In 1969, when the world watched as man went the moon, America needed help from Australia to see it. Today, the Aussies are coming to our aid again. Rated: B+ May 8, 2002 Full Review Globe and Mail Rated: 3/4 Mar 22, 2002 Full Review Leigh Paatsch Herald Sun (Australia) A universally stirring tale is being told here: one of battlers, bulldust and backroom bravado, set against one of the most significant of man's all-time achievements. Rated: 4.5/5 Jun 9, 2020 Full Review John A. Nesbit Old School Reviews we are all part of planet Earth, and Sitch's film reminds us without preaching Rated: B Mar 3, 2011 Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com A satellite dish sitting in the middle of an Australian sheep farm might not sound like the most compelling subject to base a story around, but there are hidden charms in this graceful film that add up to something quite out of the ordinary. Rated: B May 20, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis The true story of a group of eccentric scientists who are responsible for manning a satellite dish inauspiciously located on a remote Australian sheep farm. Much to NASA's alarm, the unconventional Aussie team -- led by Cliff Buxton (Sam Neill) -- are the world's only hope for receiving the historic images of man's first steps on the moon. With help from the colorful cast of local characters, the crew struggles to overcome a series of mishaps.
      Director
      Rob Sitch
      Executive Producer
      Michael Hirsh
      Screenwriter
      Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch
      Distributor
      Warner Bros. Pictures
      Production Co
      Village Roadshow Pictures, Dish Film Ltd., Working Dog Productions, Distant Horizon
      Rating
      PG-13 (Brief Strong Language)
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Apr 27, 2001, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jun 3, 2008
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $2.3M
      Sound Mix
      Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
      Aspect Ratio
      Flat (1.85:1)