Ned Kelly

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Ned Kelly

R

2003

1h 49m

Adventure

History

Drama

Western

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54%

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In the face of various underhanded maneuvers by local authorities, 19th century Australian bushranger Ned Kelly flees to the outback with his brother, Dan, and two other cohorts. As the gang's reputation grows, they take on Superintendent Francis Hare, while Kelly encounters a little romance in the form of Julia Cook. It all comes to a violent head in the town of Glenrowan.

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Critics Consensus

More depth about the legendary outlaw would be welcome, but as it is, Ned Kelly is a reasonably entertaining Western.

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Wendy Ide

The Times (UK)

Sep 12, 2022

The director Gregor Jordan’s approach to the material is fairly pedestrian, turning the film into heavily fictionalised Robin Hood romanticism, but Ledger’s charisma lures us in.

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Janice Page

Boston Globe

May 14, 2004

1.5/4

Ultimately, Jordan's vision is so murky that Ned Kelly remains as foreign to us as wombat stew.

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Richard Roeper

Ebert & Roeper

Mar 29, 2004

If Ned Kelly is supposed to be an anti-hero to root for, his speeches border on parody and his cause is really unclear.

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James Croot

The Post NZ

Jan 30, 2023

1.5/5

Even Heath Ledger couldn't save this joyless, pointless movie...

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

Apr 20, 2020

2/5

What we have here is a calculated exercise in saint-making, pandering to the Kelly legend instead of challenging it.

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Philip French

Observer (UK)

Nov 27, 2019

Heath Ledger is an attractive, rather subdued Kelly and Geoffrey Rush as his nemesis, Superintendent Hare, merely has to narrow his eyes, move with martial authority and exude menace.

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Geoff T

@RT31236545 Jun 9, 2026

Kinda slow but i’m a sucker for movies about this particular period in Australian history. Well shot , pretty well acted . A little cheesy here and there but it’s a fairly easy watch if you park your brain in neutral and just go with it.. now where’s my popcorn??🍿

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bob C

@RT46426964 Mar 1, 2026

One up from a home movie. Just

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KYLIE S

@RT02259033 Dec 26, 2024

I enjoyed this movie a lot. The Australian history was interesting and i never knew many things about Ned Kelly or his execution. This movie deserves a much greater score than it's been given.

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alan g

@agenser Dec 10, 2024

Only slightly better than Mick's version. Hence 1/2 star.

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Harvey K

@Harvey658 Nov 22, 2024

I don't know or have an idea about how many stars because I ain't seen it 😭

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Jan 26, 2022

I actually liked this movie, but generally I like Ned Kelly movies so

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Heath Ledger

Ned Kelly

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Joe Byrne

Naomi Watts

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Geoffrey Rush

Superintendent Hare

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Synopsis

In the face of various underhanded maneuvers by local authorities, 19th century Australian bushranger Ned Kelly flees to the outback with his brother, Dan, and two other cohorts. As the gang's reputation grows, they take on Superintendent Francis Hare, while Kelly encounters a little romance in the form of Julia Cook. It all comes to a violent head in the town of Glenrowan.

Director: Gregor Jordan
Producer: Nelson Woss, Lynda House
Screenwriter: John Michael McDonagh
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: WTA, Endymion Films Inc., Studio Canal
Rating: R (Violence|Brief Nudity)
Genre: Adventure, History, Drama, Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 22, 2003, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $74.9K
Runtime: 1h 49m
Sound Mix: Surround

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