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Dirt Music

  • 20192019
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
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Dirt Music (2019)
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The stunning landscape of Western Australia is the backdrop for an impassioned tale of love and grief in Gregor Jordan's adaptation of the acclaimed novel by Tim Winton.The stunning landscape of Western Australia is the backdrop for an impassioned tale of love and grief in Gregor Jordan's adaptation of the acclaimed novel by Tim Winton.The stunning landscape of Western Australia is the backdrop for an impassioned tale of love and grief in Gregor Jordan's adaptation of the acclaimed novel by Tim Winton.

IMDb RATING
5.2/10
757
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Gregor Jordan
  • Writers
    • Jack Thorne(screenplay)
    • Tim Winton(novel)
  • Stars
    • Kelly Macdonald
    • Garrett Hedlund
    • David Wenham
Top credits
  • Director
    • Gregor Jordan
  • Writers
    • Jack Thorne(screenplay)
    • Tim Winton(novel)
  • Stars
    • Kelly Macdonald
    • Garrett Hedlund
    • David Wenham
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    • 22User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
    • 35Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Trailer 1:41
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    Photos10

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    Kelly Macdonald
    Kelly Macdonald
    • Georgieas Georgie
    Garrett Hedlund
    Garrett Hedlund
    • Lu Foxas Lu Fox
    David Wenham
    David Wenham
    • Jimas Jim
    Aaron Pedersen
    Aaron Pedersen
    • Beaveras Beaver
    Dan Wyllie
    Dan Wyllie
    • Rustyas Rusty
    Chris Haywood
    Chris Haywood
    • Warwickas Warwick
    George Mason
    George Mason
    • Darkieas Darkie
    Ava Caryofyllis
    Ava Caryofyllis
    • Birdas Bird
    Julia Stone
    Julia Stone
    • Salas Sal
    Jessica Niven
    Jessica Niven
    • Loisas Lois
    Yusof Mutahar
    Yusof Mutahar
    • TV hostas TV host
    Syd Brisbane
    • Chuggeras Chugger
    Fern Nicholson
    Fern Nicholson
    • Avaas Ava
    Luke Elliot
    Luke Elliot
    • Redas Red
    Kelly Belinda Hammond
    Kelly Belinda Hammond
    • Judeas Jude
    Kate Elder
    • Warwick's wifeas Warwick's wife
    Jacob Clayton
    Jacob Clayton
    • Joshas Josh
    Kohen Mills
    Kohen Mills
    • Bradas Brad
    • Director
      • Gregor Jordan
    • Writers
      • Jack Thorne(screenplay)
      • Tim Winton(novel)
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    In Gregor Jordan's adaptation of the acclaimed novel by Tim Winton, the stunning landscape of Western Australia is the backdrop for an impassioned tale of love and grief. Stuck in a loveless relationship with legendary local fisherman Jim Buckridge (David Wenham), the despondent Georgie (Kelly Macdonald) becomes enamored with Lu (Garrett Hedlund), a young poacher who is encroaching on her tyrannical partner's territory. A reticent loner with a tragic past who gave up his life as a musician, Lu is wary of letting Georgie in. But their fervent attraction gets the better of them, and secrets are uncovered that will change their lives. When Jim finds out about the affair, Lu flees into the punishing terrain with no intention of returning, and Georgie sets off on a chase to bring her lover back. Three tempestuous characters, worn down by traumas, find themselves bound together and forced to face one another's inner conflicts in this blistering outback melodrama. Fuelled by the palpable chemistry between Hedlund and Macdonald, both superb here, Jordan creates a rousing romance set against unrelenting natural forces. Each character, including the overbearing Buckridge, is drawn with complex interior motivations. Dirt Music is about laying bare our vulnerabilities, and love's capacity to heal our deepest wounds. —Toronto International Film Festival
    • poaching
    • metaphoric title
    • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
    • chase
    • escape
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      • Crime
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      Heath Ledger bailed out of the movie due to scheduling conflicts with The Dark Knight (2008).
    • Quotes

      Lu Fox: Dirt music, is anything you can play on a verandah or porch, without electricity.

    User reviews22

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    Top review
    7/10
    Lovely film, great acting and story.
    The rating of 5.2 is utter rubbish. I absolutely enjoyed this film from start to finish. The three leads are a pleasure to watch. And the music and cinematography in the film are both beautiful.

    The movie tells the story of Georgie who is tired of trying to connect with the absent partner, who is the local legendary fishermen, Jim. While Jim has his own ghosts haunting him, the movie centers around the lost and grieving Lou and his connection with Georgie. Garret Hedlund has done a great job portraying the broken Lou who is determined to punish himself. By the end you will be yearning for a happy ending in this lovey film set in Western Australia.

    7/10
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    • Jul 28, 2020

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    • Release date
      • July 17, 2020 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Australia
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Грязная музыка
    • Filming locations
      • Esperance, Western Australia, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Wildgaze Films
      • Aquarius Films
      • Cornerstone Films
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $483,445
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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