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Two Hands

1999 · Movie · R · 103 min · ★ 6.6 · 70% critics

ComedyCrimeThriller

A 19-year-old gets a shot at quick money in Sydney’s underworld, but when a bag of cash goes missing, he’s suddenly in debt to a dangerous local gangster and hunted by thugs. As he scrambles to survive and make things right, two street kids who find the money kick off their own chaotic spree.

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Details
Years
1999
Release date
1999-07-29
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
103 min
Critic score
70/100
TMDB rating
6.6/10 (160 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a fast, funny crime story with danger, bad luck, and an Australian edge, in the vein of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels; Not for you if you dislike dark comedy, gritty underworld settings, or tonal zigzags.

Pros: dark Aussie humor; twisty crime caper; strong gangster presence | Cons: uneven tone shifts; romance feels tacked-on; some scenes unnecessary

Themes

  • beach
  • crime boss
  • hit-and-run
  • hooligan

Awards & recognition

  • AACTA Award — Best Original Screenplay · 1999
  • AACTA Award — Best Film · 1999
  • AACTA Award — Best Direction · 1999
  • AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Supporting Role · 1999
  • AACTA Award — Best Editing · 1999
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  • AACTA Award — Best Direction · 1999 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Original Music Score · 1999 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Original Screenplay · 1999 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Costume Design · 1999 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Editing · 1999 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Supporting Role · 1999 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Sound · 1999 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Cinematography · 1999 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Film · 1999 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Leading Role · 1999 · nominated
  • AACTA Award — Best Actress in a Supporting Role · 1999 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Gregor Jordan