Somersault(2004)
Love can turn you upside down.
Somersault Synopsis
Australian teenager Heidi is left with little choice but to leave home after she's caught red-handed with her mother's boyfriend. With few options, Heidi ends up in Jindabyne, a tourist community. Upon meeting Joe at a bar, she pursues a relationship with him and tries to find something resembling a normal home life. Heidi makes small strides by getting a job and finding a place to stay, but her relationship with Joe must overcome more than its share of hurdles.
Somersault (2004) is a drama and romance film directed by Cate Shortland, released on June 19, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Abbie Cornish, Sam Worthington, Lynette Curran and Erik Thomson. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 118 ratings.
- Director:
- Cate Shortland
- Writers:
- Cate Shortland, Denise Morgan, Amanda Higgs
- Producers:
- Anthony Anderson
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Humphreys
- Composer:
- Tom Schutzinger
- Production:
- Showtime Australia, Red Carpet Productions, Fortissimo Films, New South Wales Film & Television Office, Australian Film Finance Corporation
- Revenue:
- $1,482,316
- Status:
- Released
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Somersault Cast & Crew
Main cast
Abbie Cornish
as Heidi
Sam Worthington
as Joe
Lynette Curran
as Irene
Erik Thomson
as Richard
Nathaniel Dean
as Stuart
Diana Glenn
as Sally
Olivia Pigeot
as Nicole
Damian de Montemas
as Adam
- Ben Tate
Ben Tate
as Sean
Hollie Andrew
as Bianca
Leah Purcell
as Diane
Toby Schmitz
as John
Key crew
Directed by Cate Shortland, written by Cate Shortland, Denise Morgan and Amanda Higgs, produced by Anthony Anderson.
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Somersault Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 118 ratings.
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Somersault – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Somersault online?
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Somersault (2004) is available to stream on Metrograph, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Somersault?
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The main cast of Somersault (2004) includes Abbie Cornish, Sam Worthington, Lynette Curran, Erik Thomson and Nathaniel Dean. The film was directed by Cate Shortland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Somersault released?
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Somersault was released on June 19, 2004 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Somersault worth watching?
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Somersault (2004) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 118 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Somersault?
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