We of the Never Never (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1982, We of the Never Never is a drama and western film directed by Igor Auzins, running about 134 minutes. “The story of the love and courage of a remarkable woman” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the well-loved Australian classic by Mrs. Aeneas Gunn, this is the remarkable true story of Jeannie Gunn, a woman who fought to overcome sexual and racial prejudice amid the harsh beauties of the outback. Leaving her Melbourne existence for a new life on her husband's isolated ranch, Jeannie's feisty, good-natured attitude soon wins over the misogynistic stockmen, but she faces a much tougher challenge in trying to change their racist attitudes towards the indigenous aboriginal population.
Who’s in it. We of the Never Never stars Angela Punch McGregor as Jeannie Gunn, Arthur Dignam as Aeneas Gunn, Tony Barry as Mac and Tom E. Lewis as Jackeroo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, We of the Never Never has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We of the Never Never page.
If you liked it. Fans of We of the Never Never tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We of the Never Never (1982)?
- In US, We of the Never Never is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is We of the Never Never worth watching?
- We of the Never Never holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in We of the Never Never?
- We of the Never Never stars Angela Punch McGregor, Arthur Dignam, Tony Barry, Tom E. Lewis and Lewis Fitz-Gerald.
- When was We of the Never Never released?
- We of the Never Never was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.