The Outback (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2012, The Outback is an adventure, family and animation film directed by Kyung Ho Lee, running about 85 minutes. “From Zero to Hero” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Being teased for his color, Johnny the white koala joins a traveling carnival with Hamish, a Tasmanian devil, and Higgens, a photographer monkey as talent agents. On the way through the Australian outback desert, the trailer they are in comes loose and crashes. Johnny must live up to the hero status Hamish presents him as while the outback locals try to rescue a kidnapped koala from Bog, a giant crocodile and his dingo lackeys.
Who’s in it. The Outback stars Jenni Pulos as Charlotte (voice), Frank Welker as Higgens / Bull (voice), Tim Curry as Blacktooth (voice) and Alan Cumming as Bog (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Outback has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Outback page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Outback tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Outback (2012)?
- In US, The Outback is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Outback worth watching?
- The Outback holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Outback?
- The Outback stars Jenni Pulos, Frank Welker, Tim Curry, Alan Cumming and Nolan North.
- When was The Outback released?
- The Outback was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.