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Breaker Morant

1980Movie1 h 47 minPG

DramaHistory
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic737.6Rotten Tomatoes100%91%

A melancholic, bleak drama movie about history and politics, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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Story

A powerful true story of bitter revenge...

During the Boer War, three Australian lieutenants are on trial for shooting Boer prisoners. Though they acted under orders, they are being used as scapegoats by the General Staff, who hopes to distance themselves from the irregular practices of the war. The trial does not progress as smoothly as expected by the General Staff, as the defence puts up a strong fight in the courtroom.

Feels like

  • Courtroom Drama
  • Boer War
  • Australian History
  • Military Injustice
  • Political Intrigue
  • Historical Accuracy
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Colonialism

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Bruce Beresford
Written by
Bruce Beresford, Jonathan Hardy, David Stevens
Produced by
Matt Carroll
Music by
H.H. Morant, Phil Cuneen

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Facts

June 11, 1980 · 1 h 47 min · PG

Released
June 11, 1980
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, History, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
Afrikaans
Made in
Australia
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$8 million
Available in
11 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Cynicism Catalyst, World of Ham, Warrior Poet +9

  • Cynicism Catalyst
  • World of Ham
  • Warrior Poet
  • The Neidermeyer
  • Improv
  • Downer Ending
  • I Choose to Stay
  • Big Bad
  • Karma Houdini
  • Bunny-Ears Lawyer
  • Rank Scales with Asskicking
  • Kangaroo Court

12 of 38 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Breaker Morant?"

Questions about Breaker Morant

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Breaker Morant worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 73).

Is Breaker Morant okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will I feel good after watching Breaker Morant?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Was Breaker Morant a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$8 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $1 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 8.2 times its budget.

What tropes does Breaker Morant use?

Cynicism CatalystWorld of HamWarrior PoetThe NeidermeyerImprovDowner EndingI Choose to StayBig BadKarma HoudiniBunny-Ears LawyerRank Scales with AsskickingKangaroo Courtand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including Cynicism Catalyst, World of Ham, and Warrior Poet.