Official movie poster for The Tracker (2002), a drama history film

The Tracker(2002)

All men choose the path they walk.

6.7(70)1h 30m2002-08-08
DramaHistory

The Tracker Synopsis

Somewhere in Australia in the early 20th century outback, an Aboriginal man is accused of murdering a white woman. Three white men are on a mission to capture him with the help of an experienced Indigenous man.

The Tracker (2002) is a drama and history film directed by Rolf de Heer, released on August 8, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars David Gulpilil, Gary Sweet, Damon Gameau and Grant Page. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 70 ratings.

Director:
Rolf de Heer
Writers:
Rolf de Heer, Rolf de Heer
Producers:
Julie Ryan, Rolf de Heer
Cinematographer:
Ian Jones
Composer:
Graham Tardif
Production:
Vertigo Productions, SBS Independent, Adelaide Festival of Arts, Fandango
Revenue:
$442,000
Status:
Released

The Tracker (2002) Trailer

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The Tracker Cast & Crew

Main cast

Key crew

Directed by Rolf de Heer, written by Rolf de Heer and Rolf de Heer, produced by Julie Ryan and Rolf de Heer.

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The Tracker Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 70 ratings.

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7/10

Summary: 7/10: patient, unconventional filmmaking that earns its deliberate pace and rewards those willing to meet it on its own terms. This is a film of historical memory, examining the brutal treatment of Australian Aboriginals by invading British colonizers. Director Rolf de Heer sets his story in 1922, when an Aboriginal tracker leads three white policemen in pursuit of another Aboriginal man accused of…

Reviewed on June 29, 2026

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The Tracker – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Tracker online?

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The Tracker (2002) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in The Tracker?

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The main cast of The Tracker (2002) includes David Gulpilil, Gary Sweet, Damon Gameau, Grant Page and Noel Wilton. The film was directed by Rolf de Heer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Tracker released?

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The Tracker was released on August 8, 2002 and runs for 1h 30m.

Is The Tracker worth watching?

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The Tracker (2002) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 70 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Tracker?

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Yes. The official The Tracker trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.