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Movie

Sweet Country

2018R1h 53m6.6 / 10

Justice itself is put on trial

In 1929, an Australian Aboriginal stockman kills a white station owner in self-defense and goes on the lam, pursued by a posse.

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Checked Jul 22, 2026

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Synopsis

In 1929, an Australian Aboriginal stockman kills a white station owner in self-defense and goes on the lam, pursued by a posse.

More about Sweet Country

Cast

Hamilton MorrisSam Kelly
Bryan BrownSergeant Fletcher
Sam NeillFred Smith
Thomas M. WrightMick Kennedy
Ewen LeslieHarry March
Matt DayJudge Taylor
Gibson JohnArchie
Natassia Gorey FurberLizzie

Credits

Directed by
Warwick Thornton
Written by
David Tranter, Steven McGregor

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English

Production

  • Bunya ProductionsAustralia
  • Sweet Country Films

Themes

1920sabuse of poweraustraliaaustralian aboriginalaustralian westernbased on true storybiblecourt case