Gallipoli
Seen it?1981 | 112 min | War, History, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World or Dunkirk, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Two Australian sprinters face the brutal realities of war when they are sent to fight in the Gallipoli campaign in the Ottoman Empire during World War I.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$17 million worldwide on a $3 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 184K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Weir
- Mel GibsonFrank Dunne
- Mark LeeArchy Hamilton
- Bill KerrJack
- Harold HopkinsLes McCann
- Charles Lathalu YunipinguZac
- Heath HarrisStockman
- Ron GrahamWallace Hamilton
- Gerda NicolsonRose Hamilton
- Robert GrubbBilly
- Tim McKenzieBarney