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Beautiful Kate

Name: Beautiful Kate
Genre: Drama
Released: 2009-08-06
Cast: Ben Mendelsohn, Maeve Dermody, Rachel Griffiths, Sophie Lowe, Josh McFarlane

2009 | 90 min | Drama

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office loss. 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

Ned Kendall is asked to return to the remote and isolated family home by his sister, to say goodbye to his father who is dying. Ned also brings his young aspiring actress fiancee who struggles with the isolation. When home he starts having memories of his childhood many involving his beautiful twin sister and his older brother. These memories awaken long-buried secrets from the family's past.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsSolid
6 wins and 17 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 34K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rachel Ward

Ben MendelsohnNed Kendall
Maeve DermodyToni
Rachel GriffithsSally Kendall
Sophie LoweKate Kendall
Josh McFarlaneCliff Kendall
Bryan BrownBruce Kendall
Suzie BoyaciEmily Kendall (mum)
Daniel BinksYoung Cliff Kendall
Heloise BakerYoung Sally Kendall
Eve BurnerYoung Kate Kendall