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Burke & Wills
1985·Movie
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A , adventure movie: but never scary, .
Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking
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They dared to challenge the unknown. They were the first. They crossed the Australian continent from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria.
A story based on true events about two explorers on a doomed journey trying to cross Australia on foot in the 19 century.
Historical ExpeditionAustralian OutbackSurvival DramaBiographical Tragedy19th Century ExplorationMan vs NatureBleak Human EndeavorPsychological StrainSlow-Burn Narrative
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Is Burke & Wills okay for kids?
PG-13Disturbing imagery
Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
Will I feel good after watching Burke & Wills?
BleakHopeful
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.
Is Burke & Wills plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Was Burke & Wills a box office flop?
Budget$9 million
Box office$2 million
Yes: it cost about $9 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 18% of its budget.