
Beautiful Kate
2009 · Movie · R · 90 min · ★ 5.7
Ned Kendall is asked to return to the remote and isolated family home by his sister, to say goodbye to his father who is dying. Ned also brings his young aspiring actress fiancee who struggles with the isolation. When home he starts having memories of his childhood many involving his beautiful twin sister and his older brother. These memories awaken long-buried secrets from the family's past.
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Details
- Years
- 2009
- Release date
- 2009-08-06
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 90 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.7/10 (71 votes)
Themes
- australia
- isolation
- home
- father
- past
- sister
- dysfunctional family
- memory
- writer
- twins
- family
- incest
- +3 more
Awards & recognition
- AACTA Award — Best Actress in a Supporting Role · 2009
- AACTA Award — Best Film · 2009 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Direction · 2009 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Supporting Role · 2009 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Actress in a Leading Role · 2009 · nominated
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- AACTA Award — Best Cinematography · 2009 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Adapted Screenplay · 2009 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Actress in a Supporting Role · 2009 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Leading Role · 2009 · nominated
Cast & crew

Ben Mendelsohn
as Ned Kendall

Maeve Dermody
as Toni

Rachel Griffiths
as Sally Kendall

Sophie Lowe
as Kate Kendall
- JM
Josh McFarlane
as Cliff Kendall

Bryan Brown
as Bruce Kendall
- SB
Suzie Boyaci
as Emily Kendall (mum)
- DB
Daniel Binks
as Young Cliff Kendall
- HB
Heloise Baker
as Young Sally Kendall
- EB
Eve Burner
as Young Kate Kendall
Directed by Rachel Ward