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Australian Rules

2002 · Movie · 95 min · ★ 5.8

Drama

16-year-old Gary Black is an average football player, budding wordsmith and reluctant hero. Gary helps his local Australian Rules football team win the local championship by accident, but celebrations turn to violence when Gary's Aboriginal best friend, Dumby Red is denied the "Best and Fairest" medal because of the racism of local officials.

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Details
Years
2002
Release date
2002-08-29
Language
English
Runtime
95 min
TMDB rating
5.8/10 (19 votes)

Themes

  • based on novel or book
  • abusive father
  • south australia
  • australian aboriginal
  • australian rules football
  • 2000s
  • rural life

Awards & recognition

  • AACTA Award — Best Adapted Screenplay · 2002
  • AACTA Award — Best Sound · 2009 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Actress in a Supporting Role · 2002 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Original Music Score · 2002 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Supporting Role · 2002 · nominated
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  • AACTA Award — Best Film · 2002 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Adapted Screenplay · 2002 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Sound · 2002 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Paul Goldman