Added to Tubi on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 When Catherine and Matthew Parker’s teenage children mysteriously vanish in a dust storm, the couple faces a torturous crisis as they uncover unsettling truths about their family and the desolate Australian Outback. The plot dives into themes of desperation, personal revelation, and the extreme strains on their familial bonds.
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Length: 1h 52m
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
This Title is: Emotionally intense and suspenseful
Cast
Nicole Kidman, Joseph Fiennes, Hugo Weaving, Maddison Brown, Lisa Flanagan
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R – Contains themes of sexual content, language, and thematic elements
Trivia
- The film marked Kim Farrant’s directorial debut.
- It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2015 before a limited theatrical release.
- The setting in the remote Australian Outback is crucial to the film’s stark, suspenseful atmosphere.
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Strangerland, despite its stellar cast and compelling setting, falls short in delivering a gripping storyline, as echoed by the mixed critical reception. The film captivates with its haunting portrayal of a family in crisis and the desolate beauty of the Outback, yet struggles with pacing and narrative depth. The performances, particularly by Kidman and Fiennes, are commendable but aren’t enough to fully salvage the film’s overly predictable drama.
