Australian Rules (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2002, Australian Rules is a drama film directed by Paul Goldman, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Friends Gary Black (Nathan Phillips) and Dumby Red (Luke Carroll) are on the same football team in their coastal Australian town. But to local racists, they're a world apart: Gary is white and Dumby is an Aborigine. This becomes an issue when one of the team's Aboriginal players becomes involved in a crime. In response, Dumby is demoted even though he's the star player, and Gary is given his place. Will Gary have the courage to speak out before tragedy results?
Who’s in it. Australian Rules stars Luke Carroll as Dumby Red, Lisa Flanagan as Clarence, Tom Budge as Pickles and Kevin Harrington as Arks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Australian Rules has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Australian Rules page.
If you liked it. Fans of Australian Rules tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Australian Rules (2002)?
- In GB, Australian Rules is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Australian Rules worth watching?
- Australian Rules 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 Australian Rules?
- Australian Rules stars Luke Carroll, Lisa Flanagan, Tom Budge, Kevin Harrington and Simon Westaway.
- When was Australian Rules released?
- Australian Rules was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.