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The Slap

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20112011
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 5h 54m
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7.5/10
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Alex Dimitriades, Melissa George, Jonathan LaPaglia, and Sophie Okonedo in The Slap (2011)
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Traces the shattering repercussions of a single event upon a group of family and friends. Based on Christos Tsiolkas' best-selling novel.Traces the shattering repercussions of a single event upon a group of family and friends. Based on Christos Tsiolkas' best-selling novel.Traces the shattering repercussions of a single event upon a group of family and friends. Based on Christos Tsiolkas' best-selling novel.

IMDb RATING
7.5/10
2.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • Jonathan LaPaglia
    • Sophie Okonedo
    • Melissa George
Top credits
  • Stars
    • Jonathan LaPaglia
    • Sophie Okonedo
    • Melissa George
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    • 21User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 12 wins & 13 nominations total

    Episodes8

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    1 Season
    2011

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    The Slap
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    The Slap

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    Essie Davis and Oliver Ackland Anouk The Slap
    Essie Davis Anouk The Slap
    Essie Davis and Sophie Lowe Anouk The Slap
    Essie Davis-Anouk Sophie Okinedo-Aisha Mellisa George-Rosie The Slap
    The Slap
    Anthony Hayes and Sophie Okonedo in THE SLAP
    Anthony Hayes as Gary in THE SLAP
    Logie Awards 2012 The Slap wins for Best Mini Series
    The Slap 2011 Jonathan LaPaglia, Sophie Lowe
    The Slap (2011)

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    Jonathan LaPaglia
    Jonathan LaPaglia
    • Hectoras Hector
    8 episodes8 eps • 2011
    Sophie Okonedo
    Sophie Okonedo
    • Aishaas Aisha
    8 episodes8 eps • 2011
    Melissa George
    Melissa George
    • Rosieas Rosie
    8 episodes8 eps • 2011
    Alex Dimitriades
    Alex Dimitriades
    • Harryas Harry
    8 episodes8 eps • 2011
    Sophie Lowe
    Sophie Lowe
    • Connieas Connie
    8 episodes8 eps • 2011
    Essie Davis
    Essie Davis
    • Anoukas Anouk
    8 episodes8 eps • 2011
    Lex Marinos
    • Manolisas Manolis
    8 episodes8 eps • 2011
    Blake Davis
    Blake Davis
    • Richieas Richie
    8 episodes8 eps • 2011
    William McInnes
    William McInnes
    • Narratoras Narrator
    8 episodes8 eps • 2011
    Anthony Hayes
    Anthony Hayes
    • Garyas Gary
    7 episodes7 eps • 2011
    Julian Mineo
    • Hugoas Hugo
    7 episodes7 eps • 2011
    Adrian Van Der Heyden
    • Adamas Adam
    7 episodes7 eps • 2011
    Diana Glenn
    Diana Glenn
    • Sandias Sandi
    6 episodes6 eps • 2011
    Toula Yianni
    • Koulaas Koula
    6 episodes6 eps • 2011
    Liberty Townsend
    • Melissaas Melissa
    6 episodes6 eps • 2011
    Raffaele Costabile
    • Roccoas Rocco
    4 episodes4 eps • 2011
    Jane Allsop
    Jane Allsop
    • Traceyas Tracey…
    3 episodes3 eps • 2011
    Steve Mouzakis
    Steve Mouzakis
    • Andrew Petriousas Andrew Petrious
    3 episodes3 eps • 2011
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    An eight-part drama series based on the award-winning novel by Christos Tsiolkas. The Slap tells the story of a group of people enjoying a backyard barbecue together, who are torn apart when one man slaps the child of another guest. The boy's parents are so upset by the assault that they call the police and bring legal action against the man, forcing family and friends to take sides. Each one-hour episode tells the story from the perspective of one of the main characters.
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    • australia
    • affair
    • low cut dress
    • female bare breast
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      • Whose Side Are You On?
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Melissa George plays Rosie in this version and the American version.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Matthew Perry/Taraji P. Henson/Anders Holm (2015)

    User reviews21

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Interesting Presentation of a Controversial Topic
    First, there are 2 versions of this mini-series, and I highly recommend this 2011 Australian version over the 2015 version. This one is somehow far better. (I've been watching quite a few shows coming out of Australia lately and they all seem to have a special something that rises them up above others--all the ones I've seen have a very unique take on things, be it subject matter or the views and lives of the characters they present. Quirky, interesting, and very original, I'll say for these Aussie productions.)

    That being said, get ready for a truly intense mini-series. This show manages to bring out fierce emotions in even the meekest of people, really riling you up no matter which view or whose side you take--and you will take sides, believe me. And if you think you're all on board with one of the characters after watching the first episode, be sure to tune in for the next of the series as each successive episode will focus mainly on one of the other characters, allowing you to slowly get to know what life is like for each one, and as their deep dark secrets are slowly revealed. Not a sit back, relax and fall asleep thing by any means.
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    • Jun 25, 2019

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    • Release date
      • October 6, 2011 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Official site
      • ABC (Australia)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Удар
    • Filming locations
      • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    • Production company
      • Matchbox Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      5 hours 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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