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Ned Kelly

2003 · Movie · R · 110 min · ★ 6.1 · 56% critics

ActionAdventureDramaHistory

After a run-in with a constable spirals into false accusations, a young Irish-Australian man becomes the target of a massive manhunt. Forced into hiding with a small band of allies, he tries to stay ahead of the authorities while protecting his family and searching for a way to clear his name.

Based on Our Sunshine

Also known as The Kelly gang

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Details
Years
2003
Release date
2003-03-22
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
110 min
Critic score
56/100
TMDB rating
6.1/10 (395 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a gritty, atmospheric outlaw tale that plays like a folk-hero interpretation more than strict history; Not for you if you need clear heroes, fast pacing, or full historical accuracy like Green Zone.

Pros: strong lead performance; authentic period feel; tense, well-paced moments | Cons: uneven accents; story feels incomplete; romanticizes the outlaw

Themes

  • australia
  • resistance
  • folk hero
  • lawlessness
  • fugitive
  • on the run
  • gang
  • crime family
  • capture
  • criminal gang
  • suit of armor
  • body armor
  • +4 more

Awards & recognition

  • AACTA AwardBest Costume Design · 2003
  • AACTA AwardBest Production Design · 2003
  • AACTA AwardBest Editing · 2003 · nominated
  • AACTA AwardBest Costume Design · 2003 · nominated
  • AACTA AwardBest Actor in a Supporting Role · 2003 · nominated
Show all 11 awards →
  • AACTA AwardBest Sound · 2003 · nominated
  • AACTA AwardBest Adapted Screenplay · 2003 · nominated
  • AACTA AwardBest Actor in a Leading Role · 2003 · nominated
  • AACTA AwardBest Production Design · 2003 · nominated
  • AACTA AwardBest Cinematography · 2003 · nominated
  • AACTA AwardBest Direction · 2003 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Gregor Jordan