The Kangaroo (1976): cast, story & where to watch

1976 · Film · ★ 10

The Kangaroo poster

Released in 1976, The Kangaroo is a comedy, drama and music film directed by János Zsombolyai, running about 94 minutes.

What it’s about. Istvan Varju a.k.a. Kanya is a track driver. He drives alone on the roads and listens to the radio. We're In the middle of seventies, the radio broadcasts hungarian beat music. He is convinced that interesting and significant events in the life happen on the roads, so we should go, go and go in order not to miss something.

Who’s in it. The Kangaroo stars László Gálffi as Kánya, Varjú István, Éva Vándor as Zsozsó, Róbert Koltai as Jocó and Erzsi Pártos as Mother of Zsozsó, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Kangaroo sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kangaroo page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Kangaroo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Kangaroo (1976)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Kangaroo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Kangaroo worth watching?
The Kangaroo holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Kangaroo?
The Kangaroo stars László Gálffi, Éva Vándor, Róbert Koltai, Erzsi Pártos and Györgyi Tarján.
When was The Kangaroo released?
The Kangaroo was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.