Official movie poster for Crocodile Dundee (1986), a adventure comedy film

Crocodile Dundee(1986)

There's a little of him in all of us.

6.4(2,197)1h 37m1986-09-26
AdventureComedy

Crocodile Dundee Synopsis

When a New York reporter plucks crocodile hunter Mick Dundee from the Australian Outback for a visit to the Big Apple, it's a clash of cultures and a recipe for good-natured comedy as naïve Dundee negotiates the concrete jungle. He proves that his instincts are quite useful in the city and adeptly handles everything from wily muggers to high-society snoots without breaking a sweat.

Crocodile Dundee (1986) is a adventure and comedy film directed by Peter Faiman, released on September 26, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski, Mark Blum and David Gulpilil. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 2,197 ratings.

Director:
Peter Faiman
Writers:
Paul Hogan, Ken Shadie, John Cornell
Producers:
John Cornell
Cinematographer:
Russell Boyd
Composer:
Peter Best
Production:
Rimfire Films
Budget:
$5,000,000
Revenue:
$328,203,506
Status:
Released

Crocodile Dundee (1986) Trailer

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Crocodile Dundee Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 2,197 ratings.

John Chard

7/10

He went walkabout. New York reporter Sue Charlton hears of a guy in the outback of Australia who survived an attack by a crocodile. For research she meets up with "Crocodile Mick Dundee" and spends time with him out in dangerous Bush Country. Finding a rapport during their time together, Sue convinces Mick to go back with her to New York, which brings interesting results as Mick becomes a big hit by treating the…

Reviewed on January 19, 2019

JPV852

7/10

Loose plot but Paul Hogan shines as Dundee and it's just an all around feel-good film that one can't help but put a smile on your face. Seen this a few times over the years but still holds up. **3.75/5**

Reviewed on September 26, 2021

CinemaSerf

7/10

Time hasn’t been especially kind to this, but it is still a groundbreaking piece of light-heartedness that almost single-handedly kickstarted a renaissance in Australian cinema. Riddled with stereotypes, it tells the tale of an American journalist “Sue” (Linda Kozlowski) who reads of a famed Aussie crocodile hunter (Paul Hogan) and sets off to interview him. Assuming he is something of a yokel, she arrives to find…

Reviewed on November 8, 2025

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Crocodile Dundee – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Crocodile Dundee online?

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Crocodile Dundee (1986) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Crocodile Dundee?

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The main cast of Crocodile Dundee (1986) includes Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski, Mark Blum, David Gulpilil and Michael Lombard. The film was directed by Peter Faiman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Crocodile Dundee released?

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Crocodile Dundee was released on September 26, 1986 and runs for 1h 37m.

Is Crocodile Dundee worth watching?

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Crocodile Dundee (1986) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 2,197 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Crocodile Dundee?

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