Emu Runner (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2019, Emu Runner is a drama and family film directed by Imogen Thomas, running about 95 minutes. “A story to open hearts and minds.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A spirited young girl in small town Australia forms a meaningful bond with a wild emu as she tries to cope with her beleaguered father, a naïve social worker, and her own painful grief in the aftermath of her mother’s sudden death.
Who’s in it. Emu Runner stars Rhae-Kye Waites as Gem, Wayne Blair as Jay Jay, Georgia Blizzard as Heidi and Stella Carter as Tessa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Emu Runner has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Beamafilm. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Emu Runner page.
If you liked it. Fans of Emu Runner tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Emu Runner (2019)?
- In AU, Emu Runner is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Emu Runner worth watching?
- Emu Runner holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Emu Runner?
- Emu Runner stars Rhae-Kye Waites, Wayne Blair, Georgia Blizzard, Stella Carter and Rob Carlton.
- When was Emu Runner released?
- Emu Runner was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.