Satellite Boy(2012)
Courage can take you away from home. Love will lead you back.
Satellite Boy Synopsis
When his grandfather's drive-in cinema and home in the outback town of Wyndham is threatened with demolition, a twelve-year-old Aboriginal boy must journey through Australia's bush country — equipped only with ancient survival skills — to stop the city developers.
Satellite Boy (2012) is a adventure, drama and family film directed by Catriona McKenzie, released on September 8, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars David Gulpilil, Cameron Wallaby, Joseph Pedley and Rohanna Angus. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Catriona McKenzie
- Writers:
- Catriona McKenzie
- Cinematographer:
- Geoffrey Simpson
- Composer:
- David Bridie
- Production:
- Satellite Films, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Satellite Boy (2012) Trailer
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Satellite Boy Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Satellite Boy.
SATELLITE BOY - Own it on Digital & DVD
Trailer
SATELLITE BOY - clip: This is your fire
Clip
Satellite Boy Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Gulpilil
as Jagamarra
- Cameron Wallaby
Cameron Wallaby
as Pete
- Joseph Pedley
Joseph Pedley
as Kalmain
- Rohanna Angus
Rohanna Angus
as Lynelle
- Dean Daley-Jones
Dean Daley-Jones
as Dave
- Dolores Roberts
Dolores Roberts
as Corine
- Callum McKenzie
Callum McKenzie
as Callum
- Kaylene Marr
Kaylene Marr
as Rosalie
- Jarunba-Mark Weaver
Jarunba-Mark Weaver
as Bellyup
- Dougie McCale
Dougie McCale
as George
- Richard Evans
Richard Evans
as Old Man
- Pam Barrett
Pam Barrett
as Mrs. Evans
Key crew
Directed by Catriona McKenzie, written by Catriona McKenzie.
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Satellite Boy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 13 ratings.
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Satellite Boy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Satellite Boy online?
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Satellite Boy (2012) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Fetch TV. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Satellite Boy?
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The main cast of Satellite Boy (2012) includes David Gulpilil, Cameron Wallaby, Joseph Pedley, Rohanna Angus and Dean Daley-Jones. The film was directed by Catriona McKenzie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Satellite Boy released?
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Satellite Boy was released on September 8, 2012 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Satellite Boy worth watching?
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Satellite Boy (2012) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Satellite Boy?
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Yes. The official Satellite Boy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.