The Naked Country (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1985, The Naked Country is a notable film directed by Tim Burstall, running about 90 minutes. “The Powerful Story of ... Adventure, Passion and Survival” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Far North Queensland, 1955. Deep in the untamed frontier tough rancher Lance Dillon and his sensual, but bored wife, battle inhospitable nature to eke out a living from their cattle herd. When the aborigines kill the Dillon's prize bull a chase begins that will culminate in bloody tragedy with Lance pitted against Mandaru - an aborigine struggling to maintain his cultural way of life
Who’s in it. The Naked Country stars John Stanton as Lance Dillon, Rebecca Gilling as Mary Dillon, Tom E. Lewis as Mandaru and John Jarratt as Mick Conrad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, The Naked Country has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Foxtel Now. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Naked Country page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Naked Country (1985)?
- In AU, The Naked Country is available to stream on Foxtel Now. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Naked Country worth watching?
- The Naked Country holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Naked Country?
- The Naked Country stars John Stanton, Rebecca Gilling, Tom E. Lewis, John Jarratt and Ivar Kants.
- When was The Naked Country released?
- The Naked Country was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.