Anne Tenney, Anthony Simcoe, Bryan Dawe

Working-class tow-truck driver and father of four Darryl Kerrigan's (Michael Caton) only distinguishing feature is his beaming reverence for his home and family. Although is kids appear to be underac...( read more  read more... )hievers and his home is located on the edge of a major international airport, his family is his pride and joy and his home is his castle. So when goverment officials demand that Kerrigan sell his house for an expansion of the airport, he fights back through the legal system- all the way up to the Supreme Court.

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R, 1 hr. 25 min.

Directed by: Rob Sitch

Release Date: May 7, 1999

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DVD Release Date: November 16, 1999

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  • October 1, 2009
    A fantastic Aussie comedy with a great cast. Definitely worth seeking out!
  • June 9, 2007
    Every Aussie's favourite movie - Liz made me watch it Valentine's Day 2005. It's like a movie-version of Neighbours!
  • August 16, 2006
    This is a great, great comedy that pokes fun at suburban Australian families and their 'way of life'. The screenplay is very clear, it is able to maintain itself to make for a film that has very little movement and development, but manages to still appeal to the audience though i...( read more)t's satirical humour. While the audience shouldn't be taking any of what happens in the film to heart, it still acts as a comedic insight into 'the Australian working class family', which is what this film accomplishes. Thie is one of the real comedy highlights that has come out from Australia and rightfully become a cult hit.
  • November 7, 2009
    The best Australian comedy and perhaps even the best Australian film. Not only does the film leave us in stiches laughing but accuratley portrays our values, attitudes and beliefs and our simple ways of life, helping out the little guys and appreciating the things we got. You can...( read more)t call yourself a real aussie if you havent seen this
  • November 2, 2009
    One of the Greatest Aussie films ever made
  • October 14, 2009
    An Australian comedy classic! Plenty of laughs although they may not be as obvious for many people
  • September 19, 2009
    A great Australian movie about a typical Aussie bloke who's home is his castle and he is in danger of losing it. He does everything in his power to stop this from happening and with it's gentle humour and iconic Aussie style it has become a family favourite. It's worth noting t...( read more)hat Eric Bana has a small role in this, one of his first movies.
  • September 2, 2009
    possibly the greatest aussie film ever, the castle is inspired. film in a crazy 14 days, the castle has stood the test of time and is responsible for some of the great aussie catch phrases used today.
  • August 22, 2009
    A kind-hearted, Australian working class, family man fights to keep his home when the nearby airport serves notice they are taking the land for expansion. The story is told through the eyes of the youngest son, a not so bright but always engaged teenager who loves his family and...( read more) greatly admires his father. While reminiscent of other independent dysfunctional family offerings like Little Miss Sunshine, the Kerrigan family is not so much dysfunctional as they are people of meager means and expectations who are thankful for all they have. The cast does an excellent job of bringing to life the colorful characters.
  • June 19, 2009
    I love this movie. Everything about it is right and funny. Hell, I would want to be apart of this family. My advice is buy this movie its is worth it!

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  • justrhysism
    July 17, 2007
    An absolute classic Aussie film. The dry humour is very Australian, and it is understandable if non-Australians don't quite understand/enjoy the humour as much as many Australians do.
  • holty07
    March 3, 2007
    This is the funniest Aussie movie ever!
  • sammichik
    December 19, 2006
    HEHE
    hows the serenity
    sammi:)

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