Sweet Country (2017)
English and Arrernte western film directed by Warwick Thornton
Sweet Country has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released in 2017. It is directed by Warwick Thornton and stars Sam Neill, Ewen Leslie and Bryan Brown.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Warwick Thornton
- Cast
- Sam Neill, Ewen Leslie, Bryan Brown, Thomas M. Wright, Hamilton Morris, Matt Day, Natassia Gorey-Furber
- Cinematography
- Warwick Thornton
- Written by
- Steven McGregor
- Distribution
- Transmission Films, ADS Service, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Awards
- AACTA Award for Best Film; AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role; AACTA Award for Best Cinematography; AACTA Award for Best Direction; AACTA Award for Best Editing; AACTA Award for Best Original Screenplay
- Set in
- Australia
- Filmed in
- Northern Territory
- Country
- Australia
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 2017
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Sweet Country?
Sweet Country has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes, or 110 min.
When did Sweet Country release?
Sweet Country released in 2017.
Who directed Sweet Country?
Sweet Country is directed by Warwick Thornton.
Who is in the cast of Sweet Country?
The cast of Sweet Country includes Sam Neill, Ewen Leslie, Bryan Brown, Thomas M. Wright, Hamilton Morris and Matt Day.
Where can I watch Sweet Country online?
Sweet Country streams on Netflix.
What is Sweet Country rated in the US?
Sweet Country is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Elsewhere
More from Warwick Thornton
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|---|---|---|---|
| Septembers of ShirazEnglish, 2015, 2015 | - | 1h 49m | 2015 |
| The TurningEnglish, 3 Aug 2013, 2013 | - | 3h | 3 Aug 2013 |
| The SapphiresEnglish, 2012, 2012 | - | 1h 39m | 2012 |
| Samson and DelilahWarlpiri, 2009, 2009 | - | 1h 37m | 2009 |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Jurassic World DominionEnglish, 10 Jun 2022, 2022 | PG-13 | 2h 26m | 10 Jun 2022 |
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| BlackbirdEnglish, 6 Sep 2019, 2019 | R | 1h 37m | 6 Sep 2019 |
| Ride Like a GirlEnglish, 2019, 2019 | PG | 1h 58m | 2019 |
| Peter RabbitEnglish, 9 Feb 2018, 2018 | PG | 1h 30m | 9 Feb 2018 |
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