Mystery Road

2013, Mystery & thriller/Crime, 2h 2m

36 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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Mystery Road evokes classic Westerns while using its Australian outback setting to delve into a surprisingly layered -- and powerfully impactful -- array of social issues. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

An aboriginal detective returns to the Outback to investigate the murder of a teenage girl.
  • Genre:
    Mystery & thriller, Crime, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English (Australia)
  • Director:
    Ivan Sen
  • Producer:
    David Jowsey
  • Writer:
    Ivan Sen
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  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Aaron Pedersen
Detective Jay Swan
Hugo Weaving
Johnno
Jack Thompson
Charlie Murray
Ryan Kwanten
Pete Bailey
Tony Barry
Sergeant
David Field
Mr. Bailey
Damian Walshe-Howling
Wayne
Tasma Walton
Mary
Ivan Sen
Director
Ivan Sen
Screenwriter
Gary Hamilton
Executive Producer
David Jowsey
Producer
Ivan Sen
Original Music
Ivan Sen
Cinematography
Ivan Sen
Film Editing
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Critic Reviews for Mystery Road

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