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The Dunera Boys

1985Movie2 h 30 min

68

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A nostalgic, moving drama movie about history and a real life story.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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Not for scares, adrenaline or laughs.

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Story

At the start of WWII the British Government decided to arrest all Germans in the UK no matter how long they had been there. Among those arrested were many Jewish refugees and many who were fully assimilated. This film records the story of a group who were sent to a POW camp in Australia aboard the Dunera.

Feels like

WWII Historical Drama
Jewish Refugee Experience
Internment Camp Narrative
Transoceanic Voyage
Anti-Fascist Resistance
Cultural Assimilation Conflict
Educational Biography
Period Piece Atmosphere
Humanitarian Tragedy

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by: Ben Lewin
Written by: Ben Lewin
Produced by: Bob Weis
Music by: Greg Sneddon

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 3, 1985 · 2 h 30 min · Violence

Released: October 3, 1985
Runtime: 2 h 30 min
Content: Violence
Genres: Drama, War, History
Original language: English
Made in: Australia
Available in: 12 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Dunera Boys?"

Questions about The Dunera Boys

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Where can I stream The Dunera Boys?

In the United States, The Dunera Boys is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Dunera Boys worth watching?

68

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The Dunera Boys plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch The Dunera Boys?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.