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1982 · Movie · 1h 54m · PG

The Year of Living Dangerously

CriticsCritics: 77
AudienceAudience: 7.2

A young Australian reporter arrives in politically unsettled Indonesia and struggles to find his footing amid mounting tension. With help from a resourceful photographer, he pursues stories while balancing professional ambition, personal relationships, and the risks of working in a dangerous environment.

My take

You’ll enjoy this if you like atmospheric political dramas, morally pressured journalists, and complicated relationships; Not for you if you prefer brisk pacing, clear political explanations, or romance-free storytelling.

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Cast

Mel GibsonSigourney WeaverLinda HuntMichael MurphyBill KerrNoel FerrierBembol RocoPaul Sonkkila

Director

Peter Weir

If tonight is a The Year of Living Dangerously 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.