Bran Nue Dae(2009)
Going home never felt so good.
Bran Nue Dae Synopsis
In the Summer of 1965 a young man is filled with the life of the idyllic old pearling port Broome - fishing, hanging out with his mates and his girl. However his mother returns him to the religious mission for further schooling. After being punished for an act of youthful rebellion, he runs away from the mission on a journey that ultimately leads him back home.
Bran Nue Dae (2009) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Rachel Perkins, released on August 9, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Rocky McKenzie, Geoffrey Rush, Jessica Mauboy and Ernie Dingo. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Rachel Perkins
- Writers:
- Rachel Perkins, Reg Cribb, Jimmy Chi
- Producers:
- Robyn Kershaw, Graeme Isaac
- Cinematographer:
- Andrew Lesnie
- Composer:
- Cezary Skubiszewski
- Budget:
- $7,000,000
- Revenue:
- $6,812,530
- Status:
- Released
Bran Nue Dae Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rocky McKenzie
as Willie
Geoffrey Rush
as Father Benedictus
Jessica Mauboy
as Rosie
Ernie Dingo
as Tadpole
Missy Higgins
as Annie
Tom Budge
as Slippery
Deborah Mailman
as Roxanne
- Dan Sultan
Dan Sultan
as Lester
Magda Szubanski
as Roadhouse Betty
Ningali Lawford
as Theresa
- David Page
David Page
as Roebuck Hotel Dancer / Listen to the News Dancer
Key crew
Directed by Rachel Perkins, written by Rachel Perkins, Reg Cribb and Jimmy Chi, produced by Robyn Kershaw and Graeme Isaac.
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Bran Nue Dae Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 33 ratings.
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Bran Nue Dae – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bran Nue Dae online?
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Bran Nue Dae (2009) is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Bran Nue Dae?
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The main cast of Bran Nue Dae (2009) includes Rocky McKenzie, Geoffrey Rush, Jessica Mauboy, Ernie Dingo and Missy Higgins. The film was directed by Rachel Perkins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bran Nue Dae released?
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Bran Nue Dae was released on August 9, 2009 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Bran Nue Dae worth watching?
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Bran Nue Dae (2009) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.