Dot and the Kangaroo

1977·Movie
1h 15min

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Dot and the Kangaroo fingerprint

Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3

World

History, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

An Australian girl gets lost in the Outback, but she's befriended by a kangaroo who gives her a ride in her pouch as they search for the girl's home. Aiding the pair are musically gifted koalas, platypuses, and kookaburras in this film based on Ethel Pedley's 1899 children's book, with animated humans and animals superimposed upon a live-action background.
Australian Outback AdventureLive-Action/Animation MixMusical FantasyChildren's ClassicComing-of-AgeAnimal CompanionsFamily-FriendlyNostalgic Charm

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Dot and the Kangaroo

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Where can I stream Dot and the Kangaroo legally?

Dot and the Kangaroo is included with a subscription to Eternal Family in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on FlixHouse and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dot and the Kangaroo worth watching?

70
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Dot and the Kangaroo?

1 h 15 min

Dot and the Kangaroo runs 1 h 15 min.

What language is Dot and the Kangaroo in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch Dot and the Kangaroo?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dot and the Kangaroo in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dot and the Kangaroo use?

Replacement GoldfishCanon DiscontinuityRetconGood Wears WhiteNamed After Somebody FamousSequel Goes ForeignThe NoselessAll Just a DreamTime TravelAdaptational Alternate EndingThreatening SharkWorld of Jerkassand 155 more

TV Tropes lists 167 storytelling tropes for Dot and the Kangaroo, including Replacement Goldfish, Canon Discontinuity, Retcon.

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