Runt

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Runt

2024

1h 31m

Comedy

Drama

Kids & Family

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Adapted from Craig Silvey's best-selling novel, Runt is a heartfelt and hilarious contemporary Australian family feature film set in the country town of Upson Downs. It tells the story of ten-year-old Annie Shearer and her best friend, an adopted stray dog called Runt, as they attempt to win the Agility Course Championship at the Krumpets Dog Show in London in order to save their family's farm from drought and misery.

Luke Buckmaster

Guardian

Despite being steeped in familiar elements, this is a very charming, heartwarming film. Throughout the runtime I could feel my mouth forming a big silly grin.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 23, 2024

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

This is a wonderful, uplifting film based on a big-hearted novel by one of Australia’s most gifted writers. It’s about love, friendship, kindness, pride and hope.

Rated: 4.5/5

Sep 20, 2024

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James Croot

Stuff.co.nz

A delightful tale of dogged determination, dastardly behaviour and the odd minor disaster, Runt's girl-and-her-canine-companion not only win the hearts of two nations, but also cinema-going audiences of all ages.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 9, 2024

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Jim Schembri

jimschembri.com

In what is shaping up as one of the sorriest years for Australian cinema in recent memory, it’s pleasing to see a local film that actually has some idea about what it’s doing and who it’s for.

Rated: 2.5/5

Oct 3, 2024

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Stephen A. Russell

ScreenHub

The Shearers are magnificent company and Runt zips along at a rollicking pace – both pawsome actor Squid, and the film he steals like butcher’s sausages.

Sep 24, 2024

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Cris Kennedy

Inner East Review

It takes some embracing as an audience, accepting this isn't realism but something a bit more theatrical, a bit more children's picture book. If you can't do that, then you're not going to be a fan, but then, this film probably hasn't been made for you.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 20, 2024

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I really enjoyed this Australian movie, the quintessential Aussie battler family story. Very sweet partnership of Annie Shearer and Runt the extremely fast canine albeit nervous in front of a crowd. A great Aussie cast with Lily LaTorre perfect as Annie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/17/24

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Effie H

Boring as, felt like an ad, I've seen more interesting stuff in the newspaper. Makes all Australians look like outback poor folks

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/18/24

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Peter G

There were a couple of early references to old - but real businesses. When the runt stole sausages, the butcher's name was "Grubb". There was a long-standing butcher's "W.A. Grubb & Co" at 145 George St Sydney - photo here https://rocksdiscoverymuseum.com/place/145-george-street There also seemed a reference to "golden fleece" - formerly a well-known petrol company. Though the area in WA was clearly a wheat-growing one. I also marvelled at being able to get hold of a VW utiliy with a back seat and double doors. There otherwise didn't seem any CGI (I hoped). You can be proud of the film, people of York.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/12/24

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Scott G

There are certainly some warm and enjoyable moments in the movie, but not enough of them to save it from a very average ending. Some of the characters were over-the-top caricatures, while others seemed more grounded, interesting, and relatable. The way the stroy wraps up is unexpected and not at all satisfying, and the movie unnecessarily introduces inappropriate themes for a kid's movie.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10/07/24

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Suzie B

Love the book, love the movie. Light, wholesome and good for a laugh. The whole family enjoyed

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/06/24

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Jay H

After my son and I loved the book, we were excited to see the movie adaptation and it did not disappoint. Such a wholesome, enjoyable watch, with a very well chosen cast. I even surprised myself at one point by crying unexpectedly (despite trying not too!).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/05/24

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John Sheedy

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Jai Courtney

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Celeste Barber

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Lily LaTorre

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Geneviève Lemon

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Jack Thompson

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Synopsis

Adapted from Craig Silvey's best-selling novel, Runt is a heartfelt and hilarious contemporary Australian family feature film set in the country town of Upson Downs. It tells the story of ten-year-old Annie Shearer and her best friend, an adopted stray dog called Runt, as they attempt to win the Agility Course Championship at the Krumpets Dog Show in London in order to save their family's farm from drought and misery.

Director: John Sheedy
Producer: Jamie Hilton
Screenwriter: Craig Silvey
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Kids & Family
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 31m