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Walkabout (1971)

A boy and girl face the challenge of the world's last frontier.

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Released July 1, 1971Runtime 1h 35mDirector Nicolas Roeg

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.

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Cast of Walkabout

Jenny Agutter

Jenny Agutter

Girl
David Gulpilil

David Gulpilil

Black Boy
John Meillon

John Meillon

Man
Noeline Brown

Noeline Brown

German Scientist

About Walkabout

Where can I watch Walkabout?

Walkabout is currently streaming in the United States on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel.

Who stars in Walkabout?

Walkabout stars Jenny Agutter, Luc Roeg, David Gulpilil, John Meillon, Robert McDarra.

Who directed Walkabout?

Walkabout was directed by Nicolas Roeg.

How long is Walkabout?

Walkabout has a runtime of 1h 35m.

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.