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True History of the Kelly Gang

2019·Movie
2h 5min·R
65
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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, society, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

The British Empire branded them as outlaws. The oppressed called them heroes.

Set against the badlands of Australia where the English rule with a bloody fist and the Irish endure, Ned Kelly discovers he comes from a line of Irish rebels — an uncompromising army of cross dressing bandits immortalised for terrorising their oppressors back in Ireland. Fuelled by the unfair arrest of his mother, Kelly recruits a wild bunch of warriors to plot one of the most audacious attacks of anarchy and rebellion the country has ever seen.
Australian Historical DramaViolent & GrittyCrime & RebellionSocial CommentaryIntense PerformancesBleak OutlookClass StruggleOutlaw NarrativeComing-of-Age

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream True History of the Kelly Gang legally?

True History of the Kelly Gang is included with a subscription to Hulu, Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 True History of the Kelly Gang worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is True History of the Kelly Gang rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is True History of the Kelly Gang?

2 h 5 min

True History of the Kelly Gang runs 2 h 5 min.

Is True History of the Kelly Gang based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on True History of the Kelly Gang?

Critics78
Audiences52

Not quite. Critics rate True History of the Kelly Gang higher (78) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is True History of the Kelly Gang in?

EnglishLatin

It was made in English, with some Latin. Produced in Australia, France, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch True History of the Kelly Gang?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for True History of the Kelly Gang in 56 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does True History of the Kelly Gang use?

Armor Is UselessIt Will Never Catch OnDied in Your Arms TonightAmbiguously BiCreepy CrossdresserWould Hit a GirlAdaptation DistillationAbusive ParentsIt's PersonalIncest SubtextVery Loosely Based on a True StoryLast Standand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for True History of the Kelly Gang, including Armor Is Useless, It Will Never Catch On, Died in Your Arms Tonight.