Archer's Adventure (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1985, Archer's Adventure is a drama, adventure and tv movie film directed by Denny Lawrence, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. During the 1860s, Dave Powers, apprentice to a horse trainer, volunteers to ride Archer to the Melbourne Cup race. Their start is 600 miles from Melbourne, and the journey is anything but easy. Of course, the pair have numerous adventures along the way, and in the end Archer competes in the Melbourne Cup race.
Who’s in it. Archer's Adventure stars Ned Lander as Jack Cutts, Brett Climo as Dave Power, Robert Coleby as Etienne de Mestre and Nicole Kidman as Catherine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Archer's Adventure has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Archer's Adventure page.
If you liked it. Fans of Archer's Adventure tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Archer's Adventure (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Archer's Adventure change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Archer's Adventure worth watching?
- Archer's Adventure holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Archer's Adventure?
- Archer's Adventure stars Ned Lander, Brett Climo, Robert Coleby, Nicole Kidman and Tony Barry.
- When was Archer's Adventure released?
- Archer's Adventure was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.