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The Sundowners

1960·Movie
2h 13min·NR
65
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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Family and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Across Six Thousand Miles of Excitement...Across a Whole World of Adventure Comes the Rousing, Story of Real People Called "The Sundowners"!

In the Australian Outback, the Carmody family--Paddy, Ida, and their teenage son Sean--are sheep drovers, always on the move. Ida and Sean want to settle down and buy a farm. Paddy wants to keep moving. A sheep-shearing contest, the birth of a child, drinking, gambling, and a racehorse will all have a part in the final decision.
Australian OutbackFamily DramaSheep DroversSettling DownLife on the MoveHistorical SettingCharacter-DrivenComing-of-AgeMelancholy Tone

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Sundowners legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Sundowners worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Sundowners rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Sundowners?

2 h 13 min

The Sundowners runs 2 h 13 min.

Is The Sundowners based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Sundowners?

Critics80
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate The Sundowners higher (80) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Sundowners in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States, Australia.

In how many countries can I watch The Sundowners?

11ATAUCACHDEESGBGGIEROUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Sundowners in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Sundowners use?

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TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for The Sundowners, including And the Adventure Continues, Big Game, Buxom Beauty Standard.