The Tracker
Seen it?2002 | 90 min | Drama, History
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. 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 Walkabout, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Somewhere in Australia in the early 20th century outback, an Aboriginal man is accused of murdering a white woman. Three white men are on a mission to capture him with the help of an experienced Indigenous man.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Venice award: Venice Film Festival: Best Original Song. Plus 15 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$818K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 24K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rolf de Heer
- David GulpililThe Tracker
- Gary SweetThe Fanatic
- Damon GameauThe Follower
- Grant PageThe Veteran
- Noel WiltonThe Fugutive