The Fringe Dwellers
Seen it?1986 | 98 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at book lovers and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Adapted from a book, so readers can compare notes.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
The story of an Aboriginal family's attempts to forge a new life for themselves within the segregated society. At the urging of headstrong teenager Trilby, the Comeaways relocate from their family camp, to a house in the main town.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$174K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bruce Beresford
- Ernie DingoPhil
- Justine SaundersMollie Comeaway
- Kristina NehmTrilby Comeaway
- Bob MazaJoe Comeaway
- Kylie BellingNoonah Comeaway
- Denis WalkerBartie Comeaway
- Malcolm SilvaCharlie
- Marlene BellHannah
- Michelle TorresAudrena
- Michele MilesBlanchie