Kangaroo (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1986, Kangaroo is a drama film directed by Tim Burstall, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. A mild-mannered English conscientious objector moves to what he feels will be the relative calm of Australia after World War I, but gets caught in the middle of violent battles between the rising trade unions and fascist groups.
Who’s in it. Kangaroo stars Colin Friels as Richard Somers, Judy Davis as Harriet Somers, John Walton as Jack Calcott and Julie Nihill as Vicki Calcott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Kangaroo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $432.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kangaroo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kangaroo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kangaroo (1986)?
- In CA, Kangaroo is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kangaroo worth watching?
- Kangaroo holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kangaroo?
- Kangaroo stars Colin Friels, Judy Davis, John Walton, Julie Nihill and Hugh Keays-Byrne.
- When was Kangaroo released?
- Kangaroo was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.