Trip to Australia (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1989, Trip to Australia is a drama and family film directed by Loukia Rikaki, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. After 11-year-old Petros loses his father in a car accident in Melbourne, Australia, his mother decides to move the family to her homeland, Greece. Petros has been planning to run away from home ever since the big move. After persuading his classmate, Adonis, to join him, the two boys decide to make the journey to Australia together. Their parents look for the children all over Greece to no avail. The only one who knows the boys' whereabouts is their best friend, whom nobody believes. Petros and Adonis' pictures are published all over the press, but no one comes forward with any information. Meanwhile, the boys continue on their journey...
Who’s in it. Trip to Australia stars Bátis Pefánis as Πέτρος Σουλιώτης, Aléxandros Tsipourídis as Αντώνης Παναγιωτόπουλος, Ειρήνη Ιγγλέση as κυρία Σουλιώτη and Despina Tomazani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Trip to Australia sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trip to Australia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trip to Australia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trip to Australia (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Trip to Australia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Trip to Australia worth watching?
- Trip to Australia holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Trip to Australia?
- Trip to Australia stars Bátis Pefánis, Aléxandros Tsipourídis, Ειρήνη Ιγγλέση, Despina Tomazani and Yorgos Sambanis.
- When was Trip to Australia released?
- Trip to Australia was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.