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Rabbit-Proof Fence

  • 2002
  • PG
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Laura Monaghan, Everlyn Sampi, and Tianna Sansbury in Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002)
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In 1931, three half-white, half-Aboriginal girls escape after being plucked from their houses to be trained as domestic staff, and set off on a journey across the Outback.In 1931, three half-white, half-Aboriginal girls escape after being plucked from their houses to be trained as domestic staff, and set off on a journey across the Outback.In 1931, three half-white, half-Aboriginal girls escape after being plucked from their houses to be trained as domestic staff, and set off on a journey across the Outback.

  • Director
    • Phillip Noyce
  • Writers
    • Doris Pilkington
    • Christine Olsen
  • Stars
    • Everlyn Sampi
    • Tianna Sansbury
    • Kenneth Branagh
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    29K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Phillip Noyce
    • Writers
      • Doris Pilkington
      • Christine Olsen
    • Stars
      • Everlyn Sampi
      • Tianna Sansbury
      • Kenneth Branagh
    • 268User reviews
    • 48Critic reviews
    • 80Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 23 wins & 25 nominations

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    Photos26

    Everlyn Sampi, Tianna Sansbury and Laura Monagan
    Kenneth Branagh, Laura Monaghan, Everlyn Sampi, and Tianna Sansbury in Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002)
    Kenneth Branagh in Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002)
    Kenneth Branagh and David Gulpilil in Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002)
    Laura Monaghan, Everlyn Sampi, and Tianna Sansbury in Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002)
    Kenneth Branagh in Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002)
    Jason Clarke in Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002)
    Laura Monaghan and Tianna Sansbury in Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002)
    Jason Clarke, Ningali Lawford, Laura Monaghan, and Everlyn Sampi in Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002)
    Kenneth Branagh and Everlyn Sampi in Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002)
    Everlyn Sampi in Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002)
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    Everlyn Sampi
    Everlyn Sampi
    • Molly Craig
    Tianna Sansbury
    Tianna Sansbury
    • Daisy Craig Kadibill
    Kenneth Branagh
    Kenneth Branagh
    • A.O. Neville
    Laura Monaghan
    • Gracie Fields
    David Gulpilil
    David Gulpilil
    • Moodoo
    Ningali Lawford
    Ningali Lawford
    • Maud - Molly's Mother
    Myarn Lawford
    • Molly's Grandmother
    Deborah Mailman
    Deborah Mailman
    • Mavis
    Jason Clarke
    Jason Clarke
    • Constable Riggs
    Natasha Wanganeen
    • Nina, Dormitory Boss
    Garry McDonald
    Garry McDonald
    • Mr. Neal at Moore River
    Roy Billing
    Roy Billing
    • Police Inspector
    Lorna Lesley
    • Miss Thomas
    • (as Lorna Leslie)
    Celine O'Leary
    • Miss Jessop
    Kate Roberts
    • Matron at Moore River
    Tracy Monaghan
    • Moodoo's Daughter
    Tamara Flanagan
    • Olive, Escaped Girl
    David Ngoombujarra
    • Kangaroo Hunter
    • Director
      • Phillip Noyce
    • Writers
      • Doris Pilkington(book "Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence")
      • Christine Olsen(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Everlyn Sampi (Molly Craig) ran away twice during filming. In one instance, she was found in a phone booth, trying to buy tickets back to Broome.
    • Goofs
      The three girls Molly, Gracie and Daisy were not taken by surprise and removed by force from Jigalong. The violent removal scene in the film is entirely fictional. The girls' mothers were informed beforehand they were to travel with Constable Riggs and, without any protest, they acquiesced in the decision. The girls left Jigalong on horseback, not locked in a motor car.
    • Quotes

      Daisy Kadibill: [after Molly lifts Daisy up to a bird's nest to gather some eggs to eat] Three of them!

      Molly Craig: Perfect. One for you, one for me, and one for both of us!

    • Crazy credits
      The painting songs sung by the Walpiri, Amatjere and Wangajunka women were not sacred songs, but were songs able to be performed in public.
    • Connections
      Edited from A Steam Train Passes (1974)
    • Soundtracks
      Ngankarrparni
      (Sky Blue Reprise) (2002)

      Written by Peter Gabriel

      Featuring The Blind Boys of Alabama and Myarn Lawford (as Myarn) and Ningali Lawford

    User reviews268

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    8/10
    So much with so little.
    Few films have garnered so much applause (from critics and public alike) with so little. The plot of "Rabbit Proof Fence" can be found elsewhere on this website. Suffice it to say it's about three girls walking and walking and walking and walking and....across some of the most visually austere country on the planet; the Aussie outback. There's little story behind the film, zilch for Hollywood tinsel, and a minimal cast of relative unknowns (except for Branagh's small role). It would be easy to make the case that this film is one long boring flick. However, it would also be easy to make the case it is a beautifully filmed story of courage, determination, and the triumph of the human spirit. I would argue the latter. (B+)
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 8, 2002 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Official site
      • Hanway Films
    • Languages
      • English
      • Aboriginal
    • Also known as
      • Les enfants de la liberté
    • Filming locations
      • Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Rumbalara Films
      • The Australian Film Commission
      • Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,199,600
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $88,352
      • Dec 1, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $16,217,411
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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