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Rabbit-Proof Fence

2002, Drama/Adventure, 1h 34m

145 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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Visually beautiful and well-acted, Rabbit-Proof Fence tells a compelling true-life story. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Tells the true story of three aboriginal girls who are forcibly taken from their families in 1931 to be trained as domestic servants as part of an official Australian government policy. They make a daring escape and embark on an epic 1,500 mile journey to get back home - following the rabbit-proof fence that bisects the Australian continent - with the authorities in hot pursuit.
  • Rating:
    PG (Emotional Thematic Material)
  • Genre:
    Drama, Adventure
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Phillip Noyce
  • Producer:
    Phillip Noyce, Christine Olsen, John Winter
  • Writer:
    Christine Olsen
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $6.2M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Miramax Films
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Everlyn Sampi
Everlyn Sampi
Molly Craig
Tianna Sansbury
Tianna Sansbury
Daisy Craig Kadibill
Laura Monaghan
Laura Monaghan
Gracie Fields
David Gulpilil
David Gulpilil
Moodoo
Kenneth Branagh
Kenneth Branagh
Mr. Neville
Deborah Mailman
Deborah Mailman
Mavis
Jason Clarke
Jason Clarke
Constable Riggs
Ningali Lawford
Ningali Lawford
Molly's Mother
Myarn Lawford
Myarn Lawford
Molly's Grandmother
Garry McDonald
Garry McDonald
Mr. Neal
Roy Billing
Roy Billing
Police Inspector
Andrew S. Gilbert
Andrew S. Gilbert
Jigalong Depot Manager
Ken Radley
Ken Radley
Fence Worker
Phillip Noyce
Phillip Noyce
Director
Christine Olsen
Christine Olsen
Screenwriter
Phillip Noyce
Phillip Noyce
Producer
Christine Olsen
Christine Olsen
Producer
John Winter
John Winter
Producer
Jeremy Thomas
Jeremy Thomas
Executive Producer
Kathleen McLaughlin
Kathleen McLaughlin
Executive Producer
David Elfick
David Elfick
Executive Producer
Christopher Doyle
Christopher Doyle
Cinematographer
John Scott
John Scott
Film Editing
Veronika Jenet
Veronika Jenet
Film Editing
Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel
Original Music
Roger Ford
Roger Ford
Production Design
Roger Ford
Roger Ford
Costume Design
Christine King
Christine King
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Critic Reviews for Rabbit-Proof Fence

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Audience Reviews for Rabbit-Proof Fence

  • Aug 03, 2022
    A moving road movie, which sees its character's honestly (Branagh in particular is great, playing Neville as a man who deeply believed he was doing the right thing even as he was ripping families apart). Also the Peter Gabriel score is outstanding.
    Alec B Super Reviewer
  • Jan 15, 2013
    Kenneth Branagh is a compelling villain, and some of the cinematography is great but there simply isn't enough plot to carry this true-story drama to the finish line with full attention in tow.
    Sam B Super Reviewer
  • Jul 03, 2012
    A great journey picture and certainly one of the best films on the aboriginal peoples of Australia. Kenneth Branaugh is brilliant as the adversary for the escaping gals.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • May 29, 2012
    Depends on how you view it, it can a film about racism or a film about staying together and finding way home. The realistic portrayal can be disturbing to some people but are the ultimate truth of what the British people were thinking- Eugenics in a wrong way. Aboriginal people are shown to have strong willpower and stamina thanks to the director. It's a controversial film based on the true story.
    Sylvester K Super Reviewer
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