
Ned Kelly
2003 · Movie · R · 110 min · ★ 6.1 · 56% critics
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 Award — Best Costume Design · 2003
- AACTA Award — Best Production Design · 2003
- AACTA Award — Best Editing · 2003 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Costume Design · 2003 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Supporting Role · 2003 · nominated
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- AACTA Award — Best Sound · 2003 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Adapted Screenplay · 2003 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Leading Role · 2003 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Production Design · 2003 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Cinematography · 2003 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Direction · 2003 · nominated
Cast & crew

Heath Ledger
as Ned Kelly

Orlando Bloom
as Joseph Byrne

Geoffrey Rush
as Superintendent Francis Hare

Naomi Watts
as Julia Cook

Joel Edgerton
as Aaron Sherritt

Laurence Kinlan
as Dan Kelly

Philip Barantini
as Steve Hart

Kerry Condon
as Kate Kelly

Kris McQuade
as Ellen Kelly

Emily Browning
as Grace Kelly
Directed by Gregor Jordan