Bush Christmas(1983)
The much loved Australian story of an outback family and a Christmas adventure that they would never forget.
Bush Christmas Synopsis
In the Australian outback a family struggles to keep its farm from foreclosure. Their only hope is that their horse, Prince, will win money in a New Year's race. But when Prince is stolen the children embark on a dangerous and exciting adventure to get him back.
Bush Christmas (1983) is a family, adventure and drama film directed by Henri Safran, released on December 22, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars John Ewart, John Howard, Mark Spain and Nicole Kidman. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Henri Safran
- Writers:
- Ted Roberts
- Producers:
- Paul D. Barron, Gilda Barrachi
- Cinematographer:
- Malcolm Richards
- Composer:
- Mike Perjanik
- Production:
- Queensland Film Corporation, Australian Film Commission, Barron Entertainment
- Budget:
- $950,000
- Status:
- Released
Bush Christmas (1983) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Bush Christmas before you stream it.
Bush Christmas Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Ewart
as Bill
John Howard
as Sly
Mark Spain
as John Thompson
Nicole Kidman
as Helen
Peter Sumner
as Ben Thompson
- Manalpuy
Manalpuy
as Manalpuy
- James Wingrove
James Wingrove
as Michael
- Vineta O'Malley
Vineta O'Malley
as Kate Thompson
- Maurice Hughes
Maurice Hughes
as Carrol
- Roger Corbert
Roger Corbert
as Self - The Bushwackers Band
- Michael Harris
Michael Harris
as Self - The Bushwackers Band
- Louis McManus
Louis McManus
as Self - The Bushwackers Band
Key crew
Directed by Henri Safran, written by Ted Roberts, produced by Paul D. Barron and Gilda Barrachi.
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Bush Christmas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 11 ratings.
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Bush Christmas – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bush Christmas online?
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Bush Christmas (1983) is available to stream on fuboTV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Bush Christmas?
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The main cast of Bush Christmas (1983) includes John Ewart, John Howard, Mark Spain, Nicole Kidman and Peter Sumner. The film was directed by Henri Safran. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bush Christmas released?
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Bush Christmas was released on December 22, 1983 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Bush Christmas worth watching?
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Bush Christmas (1983) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bush Christmas?
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Yes. The official Bush Christmas trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.