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Rabbit-Proof Fence

2002Movie1 h 34 minPG

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic807.9Rotten Tomatoes87%86%

A moving, melancholic adventure movie about society and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Follow your heart, follow the fence

In 1931, three Aboriginal girls escape after being plucked from their homes to be trained as domestic staff, and set off on a trek across the Outback.

Feels like

  • Australian History
  • Stolen Generations
  • Survival Story
  • Aboriginal Heritage
  • Journey of Freedom
  • Historical Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Social Injustice
  • Outback Adventure

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Phillip Noyce
Written by
Christine Olsen, Doris Pilkington
Produced by
Phillip Noyce, John Winter, Christine Olsen
Music by
Peter Gabriel

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Facts

February 4, 2002 · 1 h 34 min · PG

Released
February 4, 2002
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, United Kingdom
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$16 million
Available in
21 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

But Not Too Black, Dutch Angle, I Lied +9

  • But Not Too Black
  • Dutch Angle
  • I Lied
  • Nobody Poops
  • Opening Monologue
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Dystopia Is Hard
  • Mama Bear
  • P.O.V. Cam
  • Artistic License – History
  • Worthy Opponent
  • There's No Place Like Home

12 of 33 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Rabbit-Proof Fence?"

Questions about Rabbit-Proof Fence

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rabbit-Proof Fence?

KanopyHoopla

In the United States, Rabbit-Proof Fence is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Rabbit-Proof Fence worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 80).

Is Rabbit-Proof Fence okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Rabbit-Proof Fence plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Rabbit-Proof Fence use?

But Not Too BlackDutch AngleI LiedNobody PoopsOpening MonologueDisappeared DadDystopia Is HardMama BearP.O.V. CamArtistic License – HistoryWorthy OpponentThere's No Place Like Homeand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including But Not Too Black, Dutch Angle, and I Lied.