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True History of the Kelly Gang

  • 20192019
  • RR
  • 2h 4m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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POPULARITY
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Russell Crowe, Essie Davis, Nicholas Hoult, Charlie Hunnam, George MacKay, and Orlando Schwerdt in True History of the Kelly Gang (2019)
The story of Australian bushranger Ned Kelly and his gang as they flee from authorities during the 1870s.
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  • Biography
  • Crime
  • Drama

Australian bushranger Ned Kelly and his gang flee from authorities during the 1870s.Australian bushranger Ned Kelly and his gang flee from authorities during the 1870s.Australian bushranger Ned Kelly and his gang flee from authorities during the 1870s.

IMDb RATING
6.0/10
11K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,382
175
  • Director
    • Justin Kurzel
  • Writers
    • Shaun Grant(screenplay by)
    • Peter Carey(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • George MacKay
    • Essie Davis
    • Nicholas Hoult
Top credits
  • Director
    • Justin Kurzel
  • Writers
    • Shaun Grant(screenplay by)
    • Peter Carey(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • George MacKay
    • Essie Davis
    • Nicholas Hoult
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 233User reviews
    • 140Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 13 nominations

    Videos4

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    International Trailer
    Trailer 2:03
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    True History of the Kelly Gang
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    True History of the Kelly Gang

    Photos245

    Charlie Hunnam in True History of the Kelly Gang (2019)
    Russell Crowe and Orlando Schwerdt in True History of the Kelly Gang (2019)
    Russell Crowe in True History of the Kelly Gang (2019)
    George MacKay in True History of the Kelly Gang (2019)
    Essie Davis and Orlando Schwerdt in True History of the Kelly Gang (2019)
    Essie Davis at an event for True History of the Kelly Gang (2019)
    Essie Davis at an event for True History of the Kelly Gang (2019)
    Essie Davis at an event for True History of the Kelly Gang (2019)
    True History of the Kelly Gang (2019)
    True History of the Kelly Gang (2019)
    True History of the Kelly Gang (2019)
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    Top cast

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    George MacKay
    George MacKay
    • Ned Kellyas Ned Kelly
    Essie Davis
    Essie Davis
    • Ellen Kellyas Ellen Kelly
    Nicholas Hoult
    Nicholas Hoult
    • Constable Fitzpatrickas Constable Fitzpatrick
    Ben Corbett
    • Red Kellyas Red Kelly
    Orlando Schwerdt
    Orlando Schwerdt
    • Young Ned Kellyas Young Ned Kelly
    Charlie Hunnam
    Charlie Hunnam
    • Sgt O'Neilas Sgt O'Neil
    Claerwen Brown
    • Baby Graceas Baby Grace
    Asmara Feik
    • Young Maggie Kellyas Young Maggie Kelly
    Mo Scott
    • Young Dan Kellyas Young Dan Kelly
    Winona Keegan
    • Young Kate Kellyas Young Kate Kelly
    Brett Peachey
    • Haircutting Officeras Haircutting Officer
    Chase Oosterweghel
    • Dick Sheltonas Dick Shelton
    Claudia Karvan
    Claudia Karvan
    • Mrs. Sheltonas Mrs. Shelton
    Russell Crowe
    Russell Crowe
    • Harry Poweras Harry Power
    John Murray
    • Dead Dan Morganas Dead Dan Morgan
    Jack Charles
    Jack Charles
    • Waiteras Waiter
    John Blackwell
    • Lardner Guestas Lardner Guest
    Yann Tixton
    • Lardner Guestas Lardner Guest
    • Director
      • Justin Kurzel
    • Writers
      • Shaun Grant(screenplay by)
      • Peter Carey(based on the novel by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    This is a fictional account of Ned Kelly's life starting in Australia, 1867, when Ned's a boy. His dad, originally sent from Ireland to an Australian prison colony by the English oppressors, gets arrested for killing a neighbor's cow that Ned killed. Ned saves a boy of rich parents from drowning in the river. The mother offers to pay so Ned can attend the same private boarding school her son attends and get a quality education. Ned's mom rejects it as an attempt of English oppression. When Ned runs off to tell his dad at his cell about his deed, his dad is dead. His mom sends him off with bushranger Harry Power to learn the trade and become a man. This includes shooting Sgt. O'Neil. Ned quits and returns home. He gets 3 years prison for the non-lethal shooting. He comes out of prison a young man and makes a living as a bare fist boxer. Visiting his mom, he returns the dresses his cross-dressing brother stole from a brothel. He meets Mary there. He later becomes an outlaw. —Scott Filtenborg
    • alternate history
    • australian folklore
    • suit of armor
    • character name in title
    • australia
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    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Western
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong violence throughout, bloody images, pervasive language, sexual content and some nudity
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The height aspect ratio gradually shrinks throughout the film, symbolising the famous helmet Kelly eventually wears.
    • Goofs
      In the film Constable Fitzpatrick is depicted as English. In reality he was Irish.
    • Quotes

      Ned Kelly: We're the Kelly gang now!

    • Crazy credits
      The main-on-end credits appear as graffiti scrawled onto various surfaces, alongside a variety of obscenities.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Hopping Mad: Philippe Mora on Dennis Hopper and 'Mad Dog Morgan' (2019)

    User reviews233

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Bizarre but entertaining interpretation.
    Takes a classic bit of Aussie history/fable and writes a new version with some similarities. Entertaining enough and rather poetic. Shot well, but quite up and down in terms of performances, altogether okay. If you're looking for a Hollywood blockbuster version of Ned Kelly's story, this isn't it! Likely to frustrate the hell out of anyone that reveres Ned Kelly and the story as told, which greatly amuses me and adds to this movie's charm. Overall quite good.
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    • sylvia_no
    • Jan 27, 2020

    FAQ1

    • what was the workout routine and diet that George Mackay undergo to achieve the physique portrayed in the film?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 24, 2020 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Australia
      • United Kingdom
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Правдива історія банди Келлі
    • Filming locations
      • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Porchlight Films
      • Daybreak Pictures
      • Film Victoria
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $33,817
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,839
      • Apr 26, 2020
    • Gross worldwide
      • $471,152
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 4 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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