It isn't as emotionally involving as it should be, but this Peter Weir epic offers sweeping ambition and strong performances to go with its grand visual spectacle.
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Movie Info
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Director -
Peter Weir -
Producer -
Peter Weir , Joni Levin , Duncan Henderson , Nigel Sinclair -
Screenwriter -
Peter Weir , Keith Clarke -
Distributor -
Newmarket Film Group -
Production Co -
Exclusive Films -
Rating -
PG-13 (Brief Strong Language|A Nude Image|Depiction of Physical Hardship|Violent Content) -
Genre -
Drama -
Original Language -
English -
Release Date (Theaters) -
Jan 21, 2011, Limited -
Release Date (Streaming) -
Oct 17, 2011 -
Box Office (Gross USA) -
$2.7M -
Runtime -
2h 13m -
Sound Mix -
Dolby Digital