Dot and the Kangaroo(1977)
Dot and the Kangaroo Synopsis
An Australian girl gets lost in the Outback, but she's befriended by a kangaroo who gives her a ride in her pouch as they search for the girl's home. Aiding the pair are musically gifted koalas, platypuses, and kookaburras in this film based on Ethel Pedley's 1899 children's book, with animated humans and animals superimposed upon a live-action background.
Dot and the Kangaroo (1977) is a animation, adventure and family film directed by Yoram Gross, released on May 14, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Barbara Frawley, Joan Bruce, Spike Milligan and June Salter. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Yoram Gross
- Writers:
- Yoram Gross, John Palmer, Ethel Pedley
- Producers:
- Yoram Gross
- Composer:
- Bob Young
- Production:
- Yoram Gross Films, Australian Film Commission
- Status:
- Released
Dot and the Kangaroo Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Barbara Frawley
Barbara Frawley
as Dot (voice)
Joan Bruce
as The Kangaroo / Mother (voice)
Spike Milligan
as Mr. Platypus (voice)
June Salter
as Mrs. Platypus (voice)
Ross Higgins
as Willie Wagtail (voice)
Ron Haddrick
as Father (voice)
- Richard Meikle
Richard Meikle
as Jack, the Farmhand (voice)
Lola Brooks
as (voice)
Peter Gwynne
as (voice)
George Assang
as (voice)
- Kerrie Biddell
Kerrie Biddell
as (voice)
- John Derum
John Derum
as (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Yoram Gross, written by Yoram Gross, John Palmer and Ethel Pedley, produced by Yoram Gross.
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Dot and the Kangaroo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 10 ratings.
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Dot and the Kangaroo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dot and the Kangaroo online?
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Dot and the Kangaroo (1977) is available to stream on Eternal Family and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Dot and the Kangaroo?
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The main cast of Dot and the Kangaroo (1977) includes Barbara Frawley, Joan Bruce, Spike Milligan, June Salter and Ross Higgins. The film was directed by Yoram Gross. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dot and the Kangaroo released?
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Dot and the Kangaroo was released on May 14, 1977 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Dot and the Kangaroo worth watching?
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Dot and the Kangaroo (1977) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, adventure and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.