
True History of the Kelly Gang
2019 · Movie · R · 125 min · ★ 5.9 · 78% critics
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 Award — Best Production Design · 2020
- AACTA Award — Best Costume Design · 2020
- AACTA Award — Best Film · 2020 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Leading Role · 2020 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Direction · 2020 · nominated
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- AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Supporting Role · 2020 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Costume Design · 2020 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Production Design · 2020 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Editing · 2020 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Sound · 2020 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Original Music Score · 2020 · nominated
- Australian Film Institute Award — Best Screenplay · 2020 · nominated
Cast & crew

George MacKay
as Ned Kelly

Nicholas Hoult
as Sgt. Fitzpatrick

Essie Davis
as Ellen Kelly

Russell Crowe
as Harry Power

Charlie Hunnam
as Sergeant O'Neil

Orlando Schwerdt
as Young Ned Kelly

Earl Cave
as Dan Kelly

Sean Keenan
as Joe Byrne

Thomasin McKenzie
as Mary Hearn
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Rory Collins
as Mary's Baby Boy
Directed by Justin Kurzel