Movies About Australian Outback

From Nicolas Roeg, starring Jenny Agutter, David Gulpilil, Luc Roeg, John Meillon
Rated GP

Walkabout is a 1971 British drama film directed by Nicolas Roeg and starring Jenny Agutter, Luc Roeg, and David Gulpilil. Set in the Australian Outback, the film tells the story of two young siblings, a teenage girl and her younger brother, who are stranded in the desert after their father commits suicide. With no way to return home, they meet a young Aboriginal named Gulpilil, who helps them survive in the harsh environment by teaching them how to forage for food and build shelter. Along their journey, the trio must confront both the harsh landscape and their own inner fears as they search for a way back home.

From Stephan Elliott, starring Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, Terence Stamp, Rebel Penfold-Russell
Rated R

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is a 1994 Australian comedy-drama road movie written and directed by Stephan Elliott. The film tells the story of two drag queens, Mitzi (Hugo Weaving) and Adam (Guy Pearce), and a transgender woman, Felicia (Terence Stamp), who contract to perform a drag show at a resort in Alice Springs. They head west from Sydney aboard their lavender bus, named Priscilla, and while on the road they encounter various groups and individuals who help and hinder their journey. The trio's outrageous costumes and flamboyant behavior make them a target for discrimination and violence, but they ultimately prove that courage and acceptance can transcend social norms. Along the way, they learn to accept each other and to embrace their diverse identities. The movie was a commercial and critical success, earning numerous awards and nominations, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Costume Design. It is now considered a cult classic and has served as an inspiration and influence to many LGBTQ+ filmmakers and creators.

From Peter Weir, starring Rachel Roberts, Anne-Louise Lambert, Vivean Gray, Helen Morse
Rated PG

From Phillip Noyce, starring Everlyn Sampi, Tianna Sansbury, Kenneth Branagh, Laura Monaghan
Rated PG

From John Hillcoat, starring Ray Winstone, Guy Pearce, Emily Watson, Richard Wilson
Rated R

From Rob Sitch, starring Sam Neill, Billy Mitchell, Roz Hammond, Christopher-Robin Street
Rated PG-13

From George Miller, starring Kirk Douglas, Tom Burlinson, Terence Donovan, Tommy Dysart
Rated PG

From Simon Wincer, starring Tom Selleck, Laura San Giacomo, Alan Rickman, Chris Haywood
Rated PG-13

From Sue Brooks, starring Toni Collette, Gotaro Tsunashima, Lynette Curran, Matthew Dyktynski
Rated R

From Directors: Hendel Butoy, Mike Gabriel, starring Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor, John Candy, Tristan Rogers
Rated G

From Baz Luhrmann, starring Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Shea Adams, Eddie Baroo
Rated PG-13

From Peter Faiman, starring Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski, John Meillon, David Gulpilil
Rated PG-13

From Ray Lawrence, starring Laura Linney, Gabriel Byrne, John Howard, Stelios Yiakmis
Rated R