Kangaroo Island
Directed by Timothy David
Lou Wells has hit rock bottom after a promising start to her Hollywood career. Now broke and aimless, she reluctantly accepts a plane ticket from her estranged father, Rory to return home to South Australia’s ruggedly beautiful Kangaroo Island. As years of unresolved tension start to resurface, the reunion turns even more complicated when Lou and her sister Freya learn about Rory’s secret. From TMDB
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The film grossed AUD$536,000. Kangaroo Island received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its performances, cinematography, emotional storytelling, and use of the island's landscape. Several publications described the film as an ambitious and moving Australian drama, highlighting its exploration of grief, family relationships, and resilience. Reviewers also noted the significance of Kangaroo Island's natural environment within the story, with the setting contributing to the film's emotional themes and atmosphere. Australian Arts Review described Kangaroo Island as "the best Australian film in years". Rachael Mead of InDaily called the film a "stunning piece of cinema", and…
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24 of 24 · most liked firstLast night I went to a special screening of Kangaroo Island the movie, now on Netflix, with a local crew member and the part time local director. Unfortunately I don't think the white bellied sea eagles will save us from the big development this time. Also The Islander was featured a couple times.
unlabelledView post →Great review for new Australian film, Kangaroo Island. Glad to be a part of the producing team
unlabelledView post →Sometimes I thought Kangaroo Island was about to devolve into Hallmarkian slosh, only for the film to more or less get me back on side. My review
unlabelledView post →I receive media requests for most of the Australian films released in the year. Didn't get anything for Kangaroo Island. Not even a trailer. Anyhow. It's out in cinemas today. Here's some early screening photos that really sell the film. www.instagram.com/p/DNQC14sz16...
unlabelledView post →BREAKING: Dutton to replace 36,000 public servants with one private sector person living in a shack on Kangaroo Island who is definitely not an old buddy, family member, or large donor to the Liberal Party. Nope 😙🎶. Film at eleven. www.canberratimes.com.au/story/883741...
unlabelledView post →The highly anticipated release of what is already an industry award-winning film and slated as the best Australian film in years, Kangaroo Island will officially launch in cinemas across the country on Thursday 21 August 2025. artsreview.com.au/kangaroo-isl...
unlabelledView post →I used to live near Portland Head, but can't find any of my photos. You can probably find one on the internet if you look real hard 🤣 I also have a bunch from Kangaroo Island in Australia, but I took those with film and never digitized them ☹️ Click on #NationalLighthouseDay for more great pics!
unlabelledView post →This is a Disney movie - Dachshund of Kangaroo Island.
unlabelledView post →@patrickstoner.bsky.social talks to Rebecca Breeds about KANGAROO ISLAND, for @whyy.org's Flicks whyy.org/episodes/kan...
unlabelledView post →It's mildly amusing that there's a movie called KANGAROO ISLAND out right now, and another movie called KANGAROO coming out soon.
unlabelledView post →EU leaders meet in Finland to discuss Arctic strategy. South Australia records its first bird flu case in a sea lion on Kangaroo Island. Paul Greengrass will direct The Uprising, a film based on the 1381 English Peasants Revolt. High school flag football scores released for California sections.
unlabelledView post →Adelaide is a strange place. Did you drive from Melbourne to Adelaide via the "Great" Ocean Road? Kangaroo Island, Barossa Valley, the crazy German city in the hills, Glenelg, Snowtown (watch the movie) all come to mind. Supposedly a top-10 city on the livability index. No clue why 😅
unlabelledView post →With characters that feel lived-in, a gorgeous Australian coastal backdrop and family dynamics that will feel reminiscent at times of King Lear, KANGAROO ISLAND packs in enough drama, laughs and charm to make this one of the best films about the ties that bind. Written by Sally Gifford (who herself cameos as a shrewd Hollywood Agent) and directed by her husband, Timothy David – KANGAROO ISLAND feels at times like an entire television season of drama packed into its swift 113- minute runtime.…
positive · AI labelView post →The (movie) Kangaroo Island (Vudu) (US) for $7.99 Genre: (Drama)
unlabelledView post →Listen to Feature Film Director Timothy David, on his film Kangaroo Island by @DJobling on #SoundCloud on.soundcloud.com/5QYiF8pbIs2c...
unlabelledView post →Lou Wells was set to become Hollywood's next big thing - but a few years later, she hit rock bottom. She reluctantly accepts a ticket from her estranged father, Rory, home to Kangaroo Island for a 'family reunion'. filmq.com.au/movie/kangar... #filmQ #KangarooIsland #MaslowEntertainment
unlabelledView post →Wife & I just saw Kangaroo Island. Lovely intimate Aussie film. Got a big surprise seeing an old colleague of mine listed in the credits as an Exec Producer.
unlabelledView post →Our review of Kangaroo Island, on now in cinemas around Australia! thescoop.au/film-review-...
unlabelledView post →A mixed review for Kangaroo Island, but I always try to go and see Aus indie films if I can. Apart from those silly horror ones.
unlabelledView post →"Kangaroo Island is an unfortunate showcase of our film industry's worst habits and the unfortunate deathknell for mainstream Aussie drama" according to Finnlay Dall's review. Kangaroo Island is in cinemas this Thursday. See it if you dare!
unlabelledView post →Join us for a special advance preview of the new Aussie dramedy, Kangaroo Island and stay for the Filmmakers Q&A after the film. Special guests director Timothy David and writer Sally Gifford will be taking questions after the film! #KangarooIsland 🎟 [AUG 12] www.palacenova.com.au/films/kangar...
unlabelledView post →Maslow Entertainment today revealed the official trailer and upcoming release date for Kangaroo Island. The film is the directorial debut of Timothy David, written by Sally Gifford, and stars Rebecca Breeds, Erik Thomson, Adelaide Clemens & Joel Jackson.
unlabelledView post →Coming soon 📽 Kangaroo Island www.indailysa.com.au/inreview/fil...
unlabelledView post →Spotted my new EV, almost, outside the supermarket today! This is a Volvo XC40 Recharge, while I’m getting a Polestar 2, which is built on the same platform, only it’s even more sleek and efficient being a performance liftback. #Volvo #electricvehicles #polestar2 #KangarooIsland
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