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Walkabout

1971·Movie
1h 35min·PG
82
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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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Where can I stream Walkabout?

In the United States, Walkabout streams on HBO Max, Criterion, and Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Walkabout worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, 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.