Lucky Country (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 3.2

Lucky Country poster

Released in 2009, Lucky Country is a thriller, drama, history and western film directed by Kriv Stenders, running about 96 minutes. “One day, your luck runs out...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 1902....the Australian Federation is a year old. Twelve year-old Tom's father, Nat, has dragged him and his sister, Sarah, to an isolated farm at the edge of the woods. But Nat's dream of living off the land has died and he is losing his grip on sanity. When three ex-soldiers arrive at their cabin one night Tom, like his father, believes they are providence.

Who’s in it. Lucky Country stars Toby Wallace as Tom, Hanna Mangan Lawrence as Sarah, Pip Miller as Henry and Neil Pigot as Carver, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.2/10, Lucky Country has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lucky Country page.

If you liked it. Fans of Lucky Country tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Lucky Country (2009)?
In US, Lucky Country is available to stream on fuboTV, 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 Lucky Country worth watching?
Lucky Country holds an audience score of 3.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, history and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Lucky Country?
Lucky Country stars Toby Wallace, Hanna Mangan Lawrence, Pip Miller, Neil Pigot and Eamon Farren.
When was Lucky Country released?
Lucky Country was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.