Kangaroo (2025 film)
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| Directed by | Kate Woods |
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| Screenplay by | Harry Cripps |
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| Cinematography | Kieran Fowler |
| Edited by | Chris Plummer |
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| Distributed by | StudioCanal |
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Running time | 107 minutes[1] |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Kangaroo is an upcoming Australian family comedy which is set to premiere on 18 September 2025.[2] Directed by Kate Woods and inspired by Chris 'Brolga' Barns, the founder of The Kangaroo Sanctuary, the film follows Chris who after being stranded, teams up with a young girl to help rehabilitate young injured joeys.
Plot
When Chris Masterman becomes stranded on his way to Broome, Western Australia, he teams up with a young girl named Charlie, forming an unlikely friendship. The two come together to take care of young injured kangaroos.[2]
Cast
The cast was announced on the same day production was announced with Ryan Corr playing the lead.[3]
- Ryan Corr as Chris Masterman
- Rachel House as Jesse
- Lily Whiteley as Charlie
- Brooke Satchwell as Liz
- Deborah Mailman as Rosie
- Rarriwuy Hick as Brenda
- Rick Donald as Trap
- Ryan Clark as Lifeguard Jacko
- Wayne Blair as Ralph
- Trisha Morton-Thomas as Gwennie
- Emily Taheny as Dorinda
- Ernie Dingo as Dave
Production
On 16 May 2024, it was announced that the film had gone into production after being in active development for two years prior to the announcement. The film would film on location in Alice Springs where joeys from the Kangaroo Sanctuary would be used for the film, and locations across Sydney.[4][5] The film was produced by Cultivator Films Australia with Bunya Productions and Brindle Films, with funding from both Screen Australia and Screen Territory, and StudioCanal handling international sales.[6]
On 26 November 2024 the first trailer for the film was released.[7] On 12 February 2025, it was announced that the film would release in Australia and New Zealand on 18 September 2025.[8]
References
- ^ "Kangaroo [PG]". Australian Classification Board. 1 July 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Kangaroo film hops into cinemas this September". www.screenhub.com.au. 12 February 2025. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
- ^ "Ryan Corr to lead family film Kangaroo, in production in NT | ScreenHub Australia – Film & Television Jobs, News, Reviews & Screen Industry Data". www.screenhub.com.au. 16 May 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
- ^ Slatter, Sean (15 May 2024). "Ryan Corr, Lily Whiteley hop to it in the NT as Kate Woods' 'Kangaroo' begins production". IF Magazine. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
- ^ "Kangaroo Movie". The Kangaroo Sanctuary. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
- ^ Staff Writer. "Kangaroo hops into production for StudioCanal". filmink.com.au. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
- ^ "Kangaroo: first trailer for new film released | ScreenHub Australia – Film & Television Jobs, News, Reviews & Screen Industry Data". www.screenhub.com.au. 26 November 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
- ^ "Kate Woods' Kangaroo to Release in September 2025 – The Curb | Film and Culture". www.thecurb.com.au. 12 February 2025. Retrieved 14 March 2025.