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True History of the Kelly Gang

2019 · Movie · R · 125 min · ★ 5.9 · 78% critics

CrimeDramaWesternThriller

In the Australian badlands, the story follows Ned Kelly as harsh rule and injustice leave scars on a community and ignite rebellion. After learning of his family’s Irish rebel roots, he gathers a rough group of warriors for a daring campaign of anarchy and resistance that shocks the country.

Based on True History of the Kelly Gang

Also known as The true History of the Kelly Gang · Le Gang Kelly

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Details
Years
2019
Release date
2019-11-23
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
125 min
Max quality
HD
Critic score
78/100
TMDB rating
5.9/10 (356 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this rugged, intense historical fiction take on rebellion and myth-making if you like challenging, gritty stories with strong performances and stark atmosphere; Not for you if you want a classic Ned Kelly retelling or strict historical accuracy like High Ground, A Prayer Before Dawn.

Pros: phenomenal lead performance; realistic badlands atmosphere; visually intense violence | Cons: slow, aimless pacing; hard to emotionally connect; story feels unfocused

Themes

  • based on novel or book
  • biography
  • 19th century
  • australian bush
  • bushranger
  • ned kelly
  • australian western

Awards & recognition

  • AACTA AwardBest Production Design · 2020
  • AACTA AwardBest Costume Design · 2020
  • AACTA AwardBest Film · 2020 · nominated
  • AACTA AwardBest Actor in a Leading Role · 2020 · nominated
  • AACTA AwardBest Direction · 2020 · nominated
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  • AACTA AwardBest Actor in a Supporting Role · 2020 · nominated
  • AACTA AwardBest Costume Design · 2020 · nominated
  • AACTA AwardBest Production Design · 2020 · nominated
  • AACTA AwardBest Editing · 2020 · nominated
  • AACTA AwardBest Sound · 2020 · nominated
  • AACTA AwardBest Original Music Score · 2020 · nominated
  • Australian Film Institute AwardBest Screenplay · 2020 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Justin Kurzel