Romper Stomper

R

Released Jun 9, 1993

1h 25m

Crime

Drama

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79%

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29 Reviews

73%

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25,000+ Ratings

Hando (Russell Crowe) and Davey (Daniel Pollock) are the leaders of a racist youth gang who spend their nights attacking Asian immigrants in a rough section of Melbourne. On the run after losing badly in a fight against the new Vietnamese owners of their local pub, the pair hook up with teenage junkie Gabe (Jacqueline McKenzie), who suggests robbing the mansion of her rich and sexually abusive father (Leigh Russell). But the girl's presence begins to drive a wedge between the longtime friends.

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Critics Consensus

Relentlessly grim and gripping, Romper Stomper is a disquietingly authentic glimpse into the inner dynamics of a hate group, featuring an electric performance by Russell Crowe.

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

In these volatile times, with racism on the march again all over the world, this is a dangerous film.

Aug 8, 2017

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: B

Sep 7, 2011

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Variety Staff

Variety

Romper Stomper is A Clockwork Orange without the intellect.

Jun 9, 2008

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

It is the authenticity, without exaggeration or hyperbole, that makes Romper Stomper so terrifying to watch.

Rated: 8/10

May 23, 2021

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PJ Nabarro

Patrick Nabarro

One can see why Crowe's star sky-rocketed from this point on: his performance is intense and compelling, revealing a genuine, steely-eyed menace.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 29, 2019

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Margaret Pomeranz

At the Movies (Australia)

This is in no way a pleasant film experience. It is relentlessly psychologically violent, almost nauseatingly so on occasion. However it is one of the finest films to be made in this country in recent years.

Rated: 4.5/5

Aug 8, 2017

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John F

Crowe is amazing but the story is a bit too hard-boiled that it winds up sympathizing with its lead character's views, however unintentionally.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/30/24

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Leaburn O

Pulls no punches in a depiction of skinhead culture in Australia in the 90s. Crowe and co feel realistically out of control. Things spiral rapidly. Pretty grim and violent but if you can handle that it’s a fairly solid film. Watched on DVD.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/31/24

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Anne slaug H

Painfully realistic for a european, excactly the same situation down under. Only difference: Europeans blames everything on pakistani or turks or anyone else who are not excactly like themselves.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/28/23

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Sean D

One of the best indie films of all time! I think this film struck gold with its cast, who really brought the film to life. But obviously it's it's lead Russell Crowe who shines the most. I read that apparently he was repeatedly advised by his agent not to take the part , but refused and took a risk . And you can really see why he shot to super stardom afterwards

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/21/22

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Audience Member

do we need another racist film? the worst of his films!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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colin m

Some romping. Some stomping.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Geoffrey Wright

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Hando

Daniel Pollock

Davey

Jacqueline McKenzie

Gabe

Leigh Russell

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Synopsis

Hando (Russell Crowe) and Davey (Daniel Pollock) are the leaders of a racist youth gang who spend their nights attacking Asian immigrants in a rough section of Melbourne. On the run after losing badly in a fight against the new Vietnamese owners of their local pub, the pair hook up with teenage junkie Gabe (Jacqueline McKenzie), who suggests robbing the mansion of her rich and sexually abusive father (Leigh Russell). But the girl's presence begins to drive a wedge between the longtime friends.

Director: Geoffrey Wright
Producer: Daniel Scharf, Ian Pringle
Distributor: Academy Entertainment, New City Releasing [us]
Production Co: Australian Film Commission, Seon Film Productions, Roxy Films, Roxie Releasing, Film Victoria, Romper Stomper Pty Ltd.
Rating: R
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 9, 1993, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 7, 2017
Runtime: 1h 25m
Sound Mix: Surround

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