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The Castle

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The Castle (1997)

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Reviews Counted: 31 Fresh: 27  Rotten:4 Average Rating: 7/10
Runtime: 84 mins
Synopsis:
The Kerrigan family of Cooloroo, Australia live in a modest house. Never mind that it's built on a toxic landfill- adjacent to the constant hum of high-power lines- and sits on the landing path of a nearby airport. For the happy-go-lucky Kerrigans consider their home as their castle!... [More]
The Kerrigan family of Cooloroo, Australia live in a modest house. Never mind that it's built on a toxic landfill- adjacent to the constant hum of high-power lines- and sits on the landing path of a nearby airport. For the happy-go-lucky Kerrigans consider their home as their castle! [Less]

Genre: Comedies

Starring: Michael Caton, Anne Tenney, Sophie Lee, Stephen Curry, Charles Tingwell

Director: Rob Sitch
Screenwriter: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch

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Nov 16, 1999

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I hate to overuse the word "charming" -- but this flick truly is.

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One of the best films to ever come out of Australia!

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A unique Australian comedy that puts big budget films to shame.

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One of the best movies ever made on the spiritual practice of contentment- living in the present moment.

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