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The Man from Snowy River

Seen it?

1982 | 104 min | Drama, Romance, Adventure, Western, Family

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 14 times its budget. 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 romantics, adventure fans and families. If you loved Dances with Wolves or Walkabout, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic, feel-good.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Jim Craig has lived his first 18 years in the mountains of Australia on his father's farm. The death of his father forces him to go to the lowlands to earn enough money to get the farm back on its feet.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    85% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $50 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 87K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by George T. Miller

  • Tom BurlinsonJim Craig
  • Sigrid ThorntonJessica Harrison
  • Terence DonovanHenry Craig
  • Kirk DouglasHarrison / Spur
  • Jack ThompsonClancy
  • Tommy DysartMountain Man
  • Tony BonnerKane
  • Chris HaywoodCurly
  • Gus MercurioFrew
  • June JagoMrs. Bailey