Set in northern Australia before World War II, an English aristocrat who inherits a sprawling ranch reluctantly pacts with a stock-man in order to protect her new property from a takeover plot. As the pair drive 2,000 head of cattle over unforgiving landscape, they experience the bombing of Darwin by Japanese forces firsthand.
In 1939, an English aristocrat travels to the remote northwest of Australia to sell her inherited cattle station. Upon arrival, she forms an unlikely connection with a rugged cattle drover. Together, they embark on a journey across the vast and untamed landscape, facing numerous challenges and ultimately protecting the property from a greedyhrmacht.
Australia received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its visual grandeur and epic scope, while others criticized its length and conventional storytelling. Audiences generally responded more positively, drawn to the romantic narrative and stunning cinematography.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's visual beauty and the romantic storyline between the two leads. Some found the plot a bit drawn-out, but the overall sentiment was positive, with many enjoying the epic Australian landscape featured.
Nominated for 3 Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. Nicole Kidman was nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy.
The film famously features the song 'Have a Nice Day' by Stereophonics, which was not originally intended for the soundtrack but was added by Baz Luhrmann after he heard it in a pub.
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