The Man from Snowy River

The Man from Snowy River (1982)

  • 80% of critics liked it
    (10 reviews)

  • 85% of users liked it
    (25,583 ratings)

Inspired by an epic poem by A.B. "Banjo" Patterson, The Man From Snowy River was a major step forward for the regenerated Australian film industry of the early '80s. This "down-under Western" spotlights Tom Burlinson as Jim Craig, a headstrong young man who goes to work for a powerful cattle baron.… More

PG, 1 hr. 42 min.
Directed By
George Miller
Genres
Western, Drama, Kids & Family, Romance, Art House & International
In Theaters
Nov 3, 1982 Wide
On DVD
May 28, 2002
20th Century Fox Film Corporat

Critic Reviews

  • Sandie Angulo Chen, Common Sense Media

    Family-friendly Western with moments of harsh conflict.

  • Andrew L. Urban, Urban Cinefile

    The combination of its elements touches the Australian heart, elevating the ethos of a big, wonderful land and its hard headed, big hearted people on the screen

  • Audrey Rock-Richardson, Tooele Transcript-Bulletin (Utah)

    ...classic entertainment for families.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • ♥Robyn


    This movie is set in the 1880's in the Australian frontier, the acting and story line are good with brillant scenery and musical score.

  • Dean M


    Outstanding Aussie 'family' western with Tom Burlinson as the young man who falls in love with his boss's daughter. Kirk Douglas has great fun playing twin roles: a wealthy rancher and his one-legged prospector brother. The lavish scenery and broad scope, and the… More

  • Dannielle A


    Predictable at times. Didn't care for the ending. I hope the second movie ends better.

  • Deb S


    This is a coming-of-age-story about a young rancher named Jim Craig who is left to find work at the Harrison Cattle Ranch after his father dies in a horsing incident. Whilst there, he falls in love with the boss's daughter Jessica. Kirk Douglas plays the dual role of two… More

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