Synopsis
In 1880s Australia, after young Jim Craig's father dies, he takes a job at the Harrison cattle ranch, where he is forced to become a man.
Scores
Overall Score
69.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
68.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
65.0%
Review Aggregate
80.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 71% of 7 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize realistic, character-driven, romantic. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
realisticcharacter-drivenromanticemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Douglas | 1982 | $187,000 | $608,000 | (est) |
| Jack Thompson | 1982 | $115,000 | $374,000 | (est) |
| Tom Burlinson | 1982 | $87,000 | $282,000 | (est) |
| Sigrid Thornton | 1982 | $71,000 | $230,000 | (est) |
| Lorraine Bayly | 1982 | $61,000 | $197,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score77.0
RT critic review count13
Rotten Tomatoes audience score89.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating7.2
IMDb votes10,578
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1982 | $20,659,424 | $67,159,182 |
| International | 1982 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1982 | $20,661,100 | $67,164,630 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1982 | $10,329,712 | $33,579,591 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1982 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1982 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1982 | $5,688,000 | $18,490,420 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1982 | $4,501,000 | $14,631,748 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1982 | $5,164,856 | $16,789,795 |
| Total Revenues | 1982 | $25,683,568 | $83,491,554 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1982 | $3,250,000 | $10,565,025 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1982 | $4,063,000 (est) | $13,207,907 (est) |
| Participations | 1982 | $1,027,000 | $3,338,548 |
| Residuals ? | 1982 | $993,000 | $3,228,022 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1982 | $650,000 | $2,113,005 |
| Total Expenses | 1982 | $9,983,000 | $32,452,507 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1982 | $15,700,568 | $51,039,046 |
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