Walkabout (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1971, Walkabout is a drama and adventure film directed by Nicolas Roeg, running about 95 minutes. “A boy and girl face the challenge of the world's last frontier.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Under the pretense of having a picnic, a geologist takes his teenage daughter and 6-year-old son into the Australian outback and attempts to shoot them. When he fails, he turns the gun on himself, and the two city-bred children must contend with harsh wilderness alone. They are saved by a chance encounter with an Aboriginal boy who shows them how to survive, and in the process underscores the disharmony between nature and modern life.
Who’s in it. Walkabout stars Jenny Agutter as Girl, Luc Roeg as White Boy, David Gulpilil as Black Boy and John Meillon as Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Walkabout has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and Cinemax Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Walkabout page.
If you liked it. Fans of Walkabout tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Walkabout (1971)?
- In US, Walkabout is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Walkabout worth watching?
- Walkabout holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Walkabout?
- Walkabout stars Jenny Agutter, Luc Roeg, David Gulpilil, John Meillon and Robert McDarra.
- When was Walkabout released?
- Walkabout was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.