Australia (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2008, Australia is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Baz Luhrmann, running about 165 minutes. “Welcome to Australia!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in northern Australia before World War II, an English aristocrat who inherits a sprawling ranch reluctantly pacts with a stock-man in order to protect her new property from a takeover plot. As the pair drive 2,000 head of cattle over unforgiving landscape, they experience the bombing of Darwin by Japanese forces firsthand.
Who’s in it. Australia stars Nicole Kidman as Lady Sarah Ashley, Hugh Jackman as The Drover, Essie Davis as Katherine and David Wenham as Neil Fletcher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Australia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $211.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Australia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Australia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Australia (2008)?
- In US, Australia is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Australia worth watching?
- Australia holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Australia?
- Australia stars Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Essie Davis, David Wenham and Bryan Brown.
- When was Australia released?
- Australia was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 165 minutes.