Back to the Outback (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2021, Back to the Outback is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Harry Cripps, running about 92 minutes. “Dangerously cute and on the loose” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tired of being locked in a reptile house where humans gawk at them like they are monsters, a ragtag group of Australia’s deadliest creatures plot an escape from their zoo to the Outback, a place where they’ll fit in without being judged.
Who’s in it. Back to the Outback stars Isla Fisher as Maddie (voice), Eric Bana as Chaz (voice), Miranda Tapsell as Zoe (voice) and Guy Pearce as Frank (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Back to the Outback has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back to the Outback page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back to the Outback tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Back to the Outback (2021)?
- In US, Back to the Outback is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Back to the Outback worth watching?
- Back to the Outback holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Back to the Outback?
- Back to the Outback stars Isla Fisher, Eric Bana, Miranda Tapsell, Guy Pearce and Angus Imrie.
- When was Back to the Outback released?
- Back to the Outback was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.