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Samson and Delilah

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2009 | 101 min | Drama, Romance

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. 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. If you loved Walkabout, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Samson, a cheeky 15-year-old boy, and Delilah, live in an isolated Aboriginal community in the Central Australian desert. The two teenagers soon discover that life outside the community can be cruel. Lost, unwanted and alone they discover that life isn’t always fair, but love never judges.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    5 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 20K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Warwick Thornton

  • Rowan McNamaraSamson
  • Marissa GibsonDelilah
  • Mitjili Napanangka GibsonNana
  • Scott ThorntonGonzo
  • Matthew GibsonSamson's Brother / Verandah Band
  • Peter BartlettStore Manager
  • Noreen Robertson NampijinpaCommunity Lady
  • Kenrick MartinWheelchair Boy
  • Audrey MartinPayback Auntie
  • Fiona GibsonPayback Aunty