Gurrumul (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2018, Gurrumul is a music and documentary film directed by Paul Damien Williams, running about 96 minutes. “A soaring, evocative audio-visual journey into the life, culture and landscapes of one of Australia's most beloved singers – Dr G Yunupingu.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Blind from birth, Dr G Yunupingu found his identity through song and the haunting voice that has already become legend. His debut album introduced Australia to the Songlines and culture of his Elcho Island community, but now Dr G Yunupingu finds himself increasingly torn between city and country, present and past, self and the community to which he owes so much.
Who’s in it. Gurrumul stars Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu as Himself, Sting as Himself, Michael Hohnen as Himself and Mark Grose as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Gurrumul has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gurrumul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gurrumul tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gurrumul (2018)?
- In US, Gurrumul is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gurrumul worth watching?
- Gurrumul holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gurrumul?
- Gurrumul stars Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, Sting, Michael Hohnen and Mark Grose.
- When was Gurrumul released?
- Gurrumul was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.