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The Man from Snowy River

1982 · 104 min

A sweeping, heartfelt ride through rugged mountains, with thrilling horse chases and a gentle coming-of-age story.

Directed by
George T. Miller
Genres
Drama, Romance, Adventure
Starring
Tom Burlinson, Sigrid Thornton, Terence Donovan
Tagline
The story of a boy suddenly alone in the world. The men who challenge him. And the girl who helps him become a man.
Overview
Jim Craig has lived his first 18 years in the mountains of Australia on his father's farm. The death of his father forces him to go to the lowlands to earn enough money to get the farm back on its feet.

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Directed by
George T. Miller
Genres
Drama, Romance, Adventure
Starring
Tom Burlinson, Sigrid Thornton, Terence Donovan
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Tone
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • coming-of-age
  • family
  • love
  • survival
  • justice
Places
  • countryside
  • wilderness
Era
period
Audience
family
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror1
Humour3
Realism7
Romance5
Tension4
Darkness3
Complexity3
Emotional weight6

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drama, romance, adventure, western, family
Directed by
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Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
104 min
Country
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Languages
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