Celia(1989)
A tale of innocence corrupted.
Celia Synopsis
In 1950s Australia, young Celia is growing up with a sense of isolation and mistrust of the world that surrounds her. Her mother and father won't let her play with the kids next door because their parents are communists. Then her pet bunny is taken away because of rabbit overpopulation. And, more traumatizing yet, when her grandmother dies, she's the one to discover the corpse. To cope, she retreats into elaborate fantasies.
Celia (1989) is a drama, fantasy and horror film directed by Ann Turner, released on May 18, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Rebecca Smart, Nicholas Eadie, Mary-Anne Fahey and Victoria Longley. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Ann Turner
- Writers:
- Ann Turner
- Producers:
- Gordon Glenn, Timothy White
- Cinematographer:
- Geoffrey Simpson
- Composer:
- Chris Neal
- Production:
- Seon Film Productions
- Budget:
- $1,450,000
- Revenue:
- $50,000
- Status:
- Released
Celia (1989) Trailer
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Celia Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rebecca Smart
as Celia Carmichael
Nicholas Eadie
as Ray Carmichael
Mary-Anne Fahey
as Pat Carmichael
Victoria Longley
as Alice Tanner
- Margaret Ricketts
Margaret Ricketts
as Grandmother
- James Newman
James Newman
as Hobyah's Pack
- Alexander Hutchinson
Alexander Hutchinson
as Steve Tanner
- Adrian Mitchell
Adrian Mitchell
as Karl Tanner
- Callie Gray
Callie Gray
as Meryl Tanner
- Martin Sharman
Martin Sharman
as Evan Tanner
- Clair Couttie
Clair Couttie
as Heather Goldman
Alex Menglet
as Mr. Goldman
Key crew
Directed by Ann Turner, written by Ann Turner, produced by Gordon Glenn and Timothy White.
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Celia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 48 ratings.
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Celia – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Celia online?
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Celia (1989) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Celia?
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The main cast of Celia (1989) includes Rebecca Smart, Nicholas Eadie, Mary-Anne Fahey, Victoria Longley and Margaret Ricketts. The film was directed by Ann Turner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Celia released?
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Celia was released on May 18, 1989 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Celia worth watching?
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Celia (1989) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Celia?
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Yes. The official Celia trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.