Yolngu Boy (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2001, Yolngu Boy is a drama and adventure film directed by Stephen Johnson, running about 88 minutes. “One skin. One dream. One law.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After committing a crime for which he is likely to be jailed, a Yolngu teenager convinces two of his childhood friends to join him on a journey from North East Arnhem Land to Darwin to seek help from a tribal leader.
Who’s in it. Yolngu Boy stars John Sebastian Pilakui as Lorrpu, Nathan Daniels as Milika, Sean Mununggurr as Botj and Jack Thompson as Policeman.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Yolngu Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $671 at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yolngu Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yolngu Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yolngu Boy (2001)?
- In US, Yolngu Boy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Yolngu Boy worth watching?
- Yolngu Boy holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yolngu Boy?
- Yolngu Boy stars John Sebastian Pilakui, Nathan Daniels, Sean Mununggurr and Jack Thompson.
- When was Yolngu Boy released?
- Yolngu Boy was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.