Broken Hill (2009)
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50% of critics liked it
(6 reviews) -
67% of users liked it
(267 ratings)
In this drama, an Australian teen tries to move beyond his rural roots in the Outback to become a musician. However, he gets distracted from his dream by the appearance of a rebellious new student at his school, whose beauty is matched only by her daring. He tries to match her bravado, but his… More In this drama, an Australian teen tries to move beyond his rural roots in the Outback to become a musician. However, he gets distracted from his dream by the appearance of a rebellious new student at his school, whose beauty is matched only by her daring. He tries to match her bravado, but his attempt gets him arrested, putting his goals in danger. ~ Kimber Myers, Rovi
- Directed By
- Dagen Merrill
- Written By
- Dagen Merrill
- Genres
- Drama, Kids & Family
PG,
- In Theaters
- Sep 11, 2009 Wide
- Studio
- Audience Alliance
Critic Reviews
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Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
It's a picture with the ambitions of a Billy Elliot but the execution of an August Rush.
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Cary Darling, Dallas Morning News
Broken Hill, with its picture-postcard shots of the vast Outback, looks good and fills a niche for families.
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S. Jhoanna Robledo, Common Sense Media
Formulaic coming-of-age story with mild romance.
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Justin Strout, Orlando Weekly
Pleasant in a flavored-rice-cakes kind of way.
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Brian Orndorf, BrianOrndorf.com
The predictability is draining, hurting the lasting impact of this strange tale of unlikely musicianship. However, there's a curious spirit to the feature that makes it something to enjoy.
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Cast
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Luke Arnold
as Tommy
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Timothy Hutton
as George McAlpine
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Alexa Vega
as Kat Rogers
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Peter Lamb
as Officer Jack Taylor
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Andy McPhee
as Bear
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Che Timmins
as Kalai Takalua
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Rhys Wakefield
as Scott Price
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John Clarke
as Maestro Pindari
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Leo Taylor
as Warden
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George Kapiniaris
as Ricardo
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Ebony Ween
as Ricardo's Daughter
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Luke O'Loughlin
as Fuzz
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Adam Grocke
as Jock Boy
