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They're a Weird Mob

1966 · 108 min

A gentle, good-natured culture-clash comedy that ambles along warmly, poking fun at Aussie slang and manners while nudging toward acceptance.

Directed by
Michael Powell
Genres
Comedy
Overview
An Italian sports journalist arrives in Australia but finds no work. The only employment he can find is as a builder's labourer. At first, he cannot comprehend the culture, but eventually he finds mateship and romance.
How it feels
Warm, light, satirical and romantic. Measured and easy to follow.
About
Immigration, identity, friendship, love
Content
Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
Michael Powell
Genres
Comedy
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

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Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
family
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror0
Humour7
Realism7
Romance5
Tension2
Darkness2
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

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