Ned Kelly
Seen it?2003 | 110 min | Action, Adventure, Drama, History
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved Public Enemies, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
After getting threatened by Kelly's friends and family, Constable Fitzpatrick places the blame on Ned Kelly and exaggerates what happened. With the biggest ever award available, Kelly and his gang set into the wild, to remain hidden from everyone who seeks them. Even if it means having his family arrested, the members of the Kelly Gang stay hidden and plan a way to get their names cleared.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
55% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 94K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gregor Jordan
- Heath LedgerNed Kelly
- Orlando BloomJoseph Byrne
- Geoffrey RushSuperintendent Francis Hare
- Naomi WattsJulia Cook
- Joel EdgertonAaron Sherritt
- Laurence KinlanDan Kelly
- Philip BarantiniSteve Hart
- Kerry CondonKate Kelly
- Kris McQuadeEllen Kelly
- Emily BrowningGrace Kelly