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Back to the Outback (2021)

“Dangerously cute and on the loose.”

7.6/10 · 806 votes 1h 32m pg ComedyAdventureAnimationFamily

#30 of 248 films from 2021 #226 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Claire Knight, Harry Cripps, Clare Knight · Written by Harry Cripps, Gregory Lessans

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Overview

Tired of being locked in a reptile house where humans gawk at them like they are monsters, a ragtag group of Australia’s deadliest creatures plot an escape from their zoo to the Outback, a place where they’ll fit in without being judged.

Cast

Isla Fisheras Maddie (voice)
Tim Minchinas Pretty Boy (voice)
Eric Banaas Chaz (voice)
Guy Pearceas Frank (voice)
Miranda Tapsellas Zoe (voice)
Angus Imrieas Nigel (voice)
Keith Urbanas Doug (voice)
Aislinn Derbezas Legs (voice)
Diesel La Torracaas Chazzie (voice)
Jack Charlesas Greg, the Head Frill Neck (voice)
Celeste Barberas Skylar (voice)
Gia Caridesas Doreen / Dolores' Mother (voice)
Rachel Houseas Jacinta (voice)
Wayne Knightas Platypus (voice)

Facts

Release dateDecember 3, 2021
Runtime92 min (1h 32m) — shorter as the 2021 average of 110 min
GenresComedy, Adventure, Animation, Family
LanguageEN
IMDbtt13575806

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Questions

How long is Back to the Outback?
Back to the Outback runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Is Back to the Outback worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 806 votes, which places it #30 of 248 films released in 2021 in this index (top 88%) and #226 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Back to the Outback?
Back to the Outback was directed by Claire Knight, Harry Cripps, Clare Knight.
Who stars in Back to the Outback?
Isla Fisher as Maddie (voice); Tim Minchin as Pretty Boy (voice); Eric Bana as Chaz (voice); Guy Pearce as Frank (voice); Miranda Tapsell as Zoe (voice); Angus Imrie as Nigel (voice).
What is Back to the Outback rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Back to the Outback?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/106428.

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