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Back to the Outback
2021 92 min United States of America PG 6+
★6.9
Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Director: Harry Cripps, Clare Knight
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Description
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.
Starring
Eric Bana
Actor
Tim Minchin
Actor
Miranda Tapsell
Actor
Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
Back to the Outback is a visually appealing animated adventure that succeeds as an entertaining family feature. While the character development and voice acting are widely praised, the film's thematic message regarding wildlife safety sparks concern among critics.
| Cinematography | The film features vibrant and high-quality animation that brings the Australian setting to life. | |
| Acting | The voice cast delivers strong performances that infuse the lead animals with distinct personalities and hidden depths. | |
| Theme | The film’s central message—encouraging children to befriend dangerous animals—is problematic, as it may cause viewers to ignore real-world safety precautions. | |
| Humor | Humor is inconsistent, mixing effective physical gags and witty character tropes with crude jokes that miss the mark for a younger audience. |