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The Castle (1997)

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Reviews Counted:59

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Rotten:8

Average Rating:7.2/10

Runtime: 84 mins

Genre: Comedies

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... 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]

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

Starring: Michael Caton, Anne Tenney, Sophie Lee, Stephen Curry, Charles Tingwell, Tiriel Mora, Anthony Simcoe, Bryan Dawe, Eric Bana

Director: Rob Sitch

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

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Nov 16, 1999

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  • In the laugh-filled tradition of THE FULL MONTY, THE CASTLE is a hilarious comedy treat critics hailed as one of the year's funniest movies! Even though there's an airport practically running through their backyard, the eccentric Kerrigan clan loves their humble home. But when the airfield needs room to expand, the government says that the Kerrigans have to go! With an irresistable charm and irrepressible humor everyone is sure to enjoy, the hilarity then really takes flight when this funny family decides to stay and fight for their beloved "castle" ... no matter how far the conflict goes!
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