Walkabout
1971·Movie
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A , adventure movie: , but gripping, .
Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking
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A boy and girl face the challenge of the world's last frontier.
Under the pretense of having a picnic, a geologist takes his teenage daughter and 6-year-old son into the Australian outback and attempts to shoot them. When he fails, he turns the gun on himself, and the two city-bred children must contend with harsh wilderness alone. They are saved by a chance encounter with an Aboriginal boy who shows them how to survive, and in the process underscores the disharmony between nature and modern life.
Australian OutbackSurvival StoryComing-of-AgeCultural ClashSpiritual JourneyExistential ThemesVisually StunningMelancholic ToneNature vs. Civilization
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Is Walkabout worth watching?
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GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 85).
Is Walkabout okay for kids?
PGSuicide themes
Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
What tropes does Walkabout use?
Blade-of-Grass CutShout-OutSingle TearRepeat CutNameless NarrativeRiddle for the AgesBilingual BonusAdaptational NationalityThe StingerReality Has No SubtitlesWhat Happened to the Mouse?Going Nativeand 33 more
TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including Blade-of-Grass Cut, Shout-Out, and Single Tear.

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