Wendy Cracked a Walnut
1990 · Movie · 80 min · ★ 4.1
Romantic comedy that mixes magical realism with traditional Australian urban-outback contrasts. The plot centers on a bored woman (the eponymous Wendy) who conjures up the perfect lover, Jake, while her husband is out on the road suffering comical mishaps.
Also known as ...Almost · Almost
Where to watch
Streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
1 hour to watch.
Stream (included)
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Years
- 1990
- Release date
- 1990-08-02
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 80 min
- TMDB rating
- 4.1/10 (10 votes)
Themes
- seduction
- romance
- desire
- daydreaming
Awards & recognition
- AACTA Award — Best Original Music Score · 1990 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Actress in a Leading Role · 1990 · nominated
Cast & crew
Rosanna Arquette
as Wendy
Bruce Spence
as Ronnie
Hugo Weaving
as Jake
Kerry Walker
as Deidre
Douglas Hedge
as Mr. Leveredge
- DW
Doreen Warburton
as Elsie
- DS
Desirée Smith
as Cynthia
- JS
Jereldine Sylbing
as Mary
- BL
Betty Lucas
as Mrs Taggart
- DH
David Hoey
as Sonny Taggart
Directed by Michael Pattinson