Walkabout (1971)
Overview
Under the pretense of having a picnic, a geologist takes his teenage daughter and 6-year-old son into the Australian outback and attempts to shoot them. When he fails, he turns the gun on himself, and the two city-bred children must contend with harsh wilderness alone. They are saved by a chance encounter with an Aboriginal boy who shows them how to survive, and in the process underscores the disharmony between nature and modern life.
Where to watch Walkabout
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Cinemax | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, BFI Player | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Sky | Apple TV, Sky |
| New Zealand | Beamafilm | Apple TV, Beamafilm, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, YouTube | Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video, LaCinetek | Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video, LaCinetek |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus | Amazon Video, Acontra Plus | Amazon Video |
| Sweden | Draken Film | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, SF Anytime, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, SF Anytime, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Walkabout in 7 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Walkabout about?
Under the pretense of having a picnic, a geologist takes his teenage daughter and 6-year-old son into the Australian outback and attempts to shoot them. When he fails, he turns the gun on himself, and the two city-bred children must contend with harsh wilderness alone. They are saved by a chance encounter with an Aboriginal boy who shows them how to survive, and in the process underscores the disharmony between nature and modern life. Walkabout is a Adventure, Drama movie, released on 1971-07-01, runtime 95 minutes.
Is Walkabout worth watching?
TMDB users rate Walkabout 7.3 out of 10 from 480 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Walkabout?
In the United States, Walkabout streams on HBO Max, Criterion Channel and Cinemax and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Nicolas Roeg
Cast
- Jenny Agutter as Girl
- Luc Roeg as White Boy
- David Gulpilil as Black Boy
- John Meillon as Man
- Robert McDarra as Man
- Peter Carver as No Hoper
- John Illingsworth as Young Man
- Hilary Bamberger as Woman
- Barry Donnelly as Australian Scientist
- Noeline Brown as German Scientist
- Carlo Manchini as Italian Scientist
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Sources
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