Kangaroo Island

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Kangaroo Island

Apr 2026

1h 53m

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Drama

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7 Reviews

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

When Lou returns home to Kangaroo Island years of family secrets resurface.

Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

May 7

Everyone was solid here and has a rich sense of place.

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Luke Buckmaster

Guardian

Nov 26

3/5

Sometimes I thought Kangaroo Island was about to devolve into Hallmarkian slosh and lose me completely, only for David (a first-time feature film-maker) to get me back on side, more or less, by creating small moments that really resonate.

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

Sep 5

3/5

This is a solid debut film by the advertising creative director (full name Timothy David Piper) who came up with the green gecko character for tyre manufacturer Bridgestone Australia.

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

May 9

At first glance, Kangaroo Island looks like it will be a typical drama about a woman who goes back to her hometown and reconnects with a past love. But this well-acted movie has meaningful layers about mortality and family relationships.

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

Apr 24

The fractured family dynamics are too familiar, redeemed only partially by committed performances and heartfelt intentions.

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Mark Dujsik

Mark Reviews Movies

Apr 24

2/4

[W]e're left with a messy bit of storytelling with a shaky sense of tone.

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Colin R

Apr 24

Finally. It's been a long time since I enjoyed an ambitious indie. Artistic, but also an audience pleaser. Big topics. Lots of heart. Not for the low brow.

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Honey D

@RT59921743 11h

Absolutely beautiful film. The cinematography and direction are particularly stunning. Breathaking!

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Bo S

@BoSlaughts 12h

Incredible movie, cannot believe this quality of film, writing, and acting was made on an indie budget. Looking forward to seeing more from this team!

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ethan N.

@RT55833357 14h

I loved it. The characters felt real and the story kept me invested the entire time.

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Courtney Y

@Courtummz 14h

Beautifully stunning visuals, brilliant writing and acting. Immediately transported to one of the most beautiful places on earth that I won’t be easily able to travel to. Complex and heartwarming relationships, twists and turns, and laugh out loud moments. Saw it in the beautiful angelika theater in NYC and immediately bought it on Amazon prime to watch again. Bravo!

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Raffaella D

@Raffaella 16h

Excellent movie. Engaging story, amazing scenes, great direction. I have seen Kangaroo Island already three times in theaters and I cannot wait to see it again seated on my couch. Bravo!

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Synopsis

When Lou returns home to Kangaroo Island years of family secrets resurface.

Director: Timothy David
Producer: Bettina Hamilton, Timothy David, Leone Cichon, Daniel M. Rosenberg, Peter Hanlon, Leone Cichon
Screenwriter: Sally Gifford
Distributor: Blue Harbor Entertainment
Production Co: Maslow Entertainment, Pouch Potato Productions, Piro
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 24, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 26, 2026
Runtime: 1h 53m