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1960 · Movie · 2h 13m · NR

The Sundowners

CriticsCritics: 79
AudienceAudience: 6.9

In the Australian Outback, a family of sheep drovers moves from job to job, camping wherever the day ends. The wife and teenage son long for a settled home, while the husband cherishes life on the road; work, family milestones, and local pursuits bring their differing hopes into focus.

My take

You’ll enjoy this if you like warm, character-focused family dramas, Australian Outback settings, and an easygoing mix of humor and everyday struggles; Not for you if you want a fast pace or constant dramatic conflict.

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Cast

Deborah KerrRobert MitchumPeter UstinovGlynis JohnsDina MerrillChips RaffertyMichael Anderson Jr.Lola Brooks

Director

Fred Zinnemann

If tonight is a The Sundowners night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.