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The Year My Voice Broke

  • 1987
  • PG-13
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
2.2K
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The Year My Voice Broke (1987)
DramaRomance

In rural 1960s Australia, a boy watches helplessly as his best friend falls in love with a small-time criminal, setting off a violent chain of events.In rural 1960s Australia, a boy watches helplessly as his best friend falls in love with a small-time criminal, setting off a violent chain of events.In rural 1960s Australia, a boy watches helplessly as his best friend falls in love with a small-time criminal, setting off a violent chain of events.

  • Director
    • John Duigan
  • Writer
    • John Duigan
  • Stars
    • Noah Taylor
    • Loene Carmen
    • Ben Mendelsohn
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Duigan
    • Writer
      • John Duigan
    • Stars
      • Noah Taylor
      • Loene Carmen
      • Ben Mendelsohn
    • 21User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 4 nominations

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    Loene Carmen and Noah Taylor in The Year My Voice Broke (1987)
    Loene Carmen and Noah Taylor in The Year My Voice Broke (1987)
    Loene Carmen and Noah Taylor in The Year My Voice Broke (1987)
    The Year My Voice Broke (1987)
    Loene Carmen in The Year My Voice Broke (1987)
    Noah Taylor in The Year My Voice Broke (1987)
    Noah Taylor in The Year My Voice Broke (1987)
    Loene Carmen and Noah Taylor in The Year My Voice Broke (1987)
    The Year My Voice Broke (1987)
    The Year My Voice Broke (1987)

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    Noah Taylor
    Noah Taylor
    • Danny Embling
    Loene Carmen
    Loene Carmen
    • Freya Olson
    Ben Mendelsohn
    Ben Mendelsohn
    • Trevor Leishman
    Graeme Blundell
    Graeme Blundell
    • Nils Olson
    Lynette Curran
    Lynette Curran
    • Anne Olson
    Malcolm Robertson
    • Bruce Embling
    Judi Farr
    Judi Farr
    • Sheila Embling
    Tim Robertson
    Tim Robertson
    • Bob Leishman
    Bruce Spence
    Bruce Spence
    • Jonah
    Harold Hopkins
    Harold Hopkins
    • Tom Alcock
    Anja Coleby
    Anja Coleby
    • Gail Olson
    Kylie Ostara
    • Alison
    Kelly Dingwall
    • Barry
    Dorothy St. Heaps
    • Mrs. Beal
    Colleen Clifford
    Colleen Clifford
    • Gran Olson
    Vincent Ball
    Vincent Ball
    • Headmaster
    Kevin Manser
    • Mr. Keith
    Emma Lyle
    • Lisa
    • Director
      • John Duigan
    • Writer
      • John Duigan
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This picture was one of fifty Australian films selected for preservation as part of the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia's Kodak/Atlab Cinema Collection Restoration Project.
    • Goofs
      When Danny and Freya stand on the line watching the train pass, the crew's image is reflected in the shiny side of the train carriages.
    • Quotes

      Danny Embling: Wanna dance?

      Freya Olson: You know what, try one of them.

      Danny Embling: Plenty of time.

      Freya Olson: Good luck.

    • Connections
      Featured in Century of Cinema: 40,000 years of dreaming (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      The Lark Ascending
      Written by Ralph Vaughan Williams

    User reviews21

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    My favorite movie ever!
    This movie is the best film I've ever seen in my life.

    I saw it for the fist time last summer, and has been my favorite ever since.

    A coming of age story, this movie is set against the early sixties and what it was like growing up as a teen, in Australia, it tells a story of two teenagers trying to find themselves and eventually each other during one year. The laughter and tears makes this movie a classic, and will be adored by teens for years to come. Danny and Fay, are the best characters and best teenagers you would ever want to know, and have as friends. They become your best friends and when tragedy strikes, you're right there with them.

    I hope each and every one of you who will watch this movie and give it a chance, I know I did. The photography alone will entice you to stay and watch the whole thing. With beautiful shots, love scenes, friendships, and just being a teen, this film is my favorite, and will stay my favorite for many years to come, and my voice has already broken.
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    • Crazy Banana
    • Nov 26, 2001

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    FAQ1

    • Who was Freya's (Loene Carmen) dad?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 15, 1987 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Das Jahr meiner ersten Liebe
    • Filming locations
      • Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia(country town)
    • Production company
      • Kennedy Miller Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $213,901
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,487
      • Aug 28, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $213,901
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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