
Bran Nue Dae
2009 · Movie · PG-13 · 85 min · ★ 5.4 · 56% critics
In 1960s Australia, a carefree teen is sent from his coastal hometown to a strict religious mission for schooling. After a punishment pushes him too far, he escapes and sets off on a lively road trip filled with music, odd encounters, and hard truths, all pointing him back toward home.
Based on Bran Nue Dae
Also known as Brand New Day
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Details
- Years
- 2009
- Release date
- 2009-08-09
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 85 min
- Critic score
- 56/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.4/10 (32 votes)
About
If you enjoy quirky, feel-good musical road trips with broad humor and a touch of social commentary, this could click for you; Not for you if you want a tight plot or nonstop catchy songs like Kinky Boots.
Pros: upbeat musical comedy; warm outback vibe; big laughs | Cons: thin episodic story; uneven songs; silly contrived moments
Themes
- australia
- musical
- woman director
- western australia
Awards & recognition
- AACTA Award — Best Actress in a Supporting Role · 2010
- AACTA Award — Best Original Music Score · 2010 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Film · 2010 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Adapted Screenplay · 2010 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Costume Design · 2010 · nominated
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- AACTA Award — Best Actress in a Supporting Role · 2010 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Sound · 2010 · nominated
Cast & crew

Rocky McKenzie
as Willie

Geoffrey Rush
as Father Benedictus

Jessica Mauboy
as Rosie

Ernie Dingo
as Tadpole

Missy Higgins
as Annie

Tom Budge
as Slippery

Deborah Mailman
as Roxanne
- DS
Dan Sultan
as Lester

Magda Szubanski
as Roadhouse Betty

Ningali Lawford
as Theresa
Directed by Rachel Perkins