The Man From Snowy River

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The Man From Snowy River

PG

1982

1h 42m

Western

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After the death of his father, proud young Jim Craig (Tom Burlinson) sets out to become his own man. Taking a job with horse rancher Harrison (Kirk Douglas), Craig is treated poorly by the more experienced cowboys, but wins the heart of the rancher's daughter, Jessica (Sigrid Thornton), when he helps her break a high-strung colt and later saves her life. When he's unfairly blamed for the loss of an expensive horse, Craig fights to restore his honor and prove that he's worthy of Jessica's hand.

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Bob Thomas

Associated Press

Oct 22, 2018

The Man from Snowy River is worth a small "yippee!" It's a real honest-to-goodness western, the likes of which haven't been seen in these parts for a long spell.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Oct 23, 2004

2.5/4

Why not make the story more realistic, deal with the characters as people, and stop trying to get cute?

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Mar 11, 2025

C+

The schmaltzy Kirk Douglas in a dual role makes it twice as bad.

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

Apr 20, 2020

3/5

The late, great Kirk Douglas fronts an enjoyably rustic take on a classic Aussie yarn.

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Diego Galán

El Pais (Spain)

Aug 30, 2019

The fundamental spectacle of the film can be found in its landscapes, color, images, and the camera's tricks. The story lacks courage, but it doesn't bore us. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Andrew L. Urban

Urban Cinefile

Dec 12, 2008

The combination of its elements touches the Australian heart, elevating the ethos of a big, wonderful land and its hard headed, big hearted people on the screen

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bruce C

@bruce999 Aug 3, 2026

a must see. nice drama, the whole way.

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Adelay C.

@27adeco May 6, 2026

There is no better movie if you just want to watch something fun, exciting, and classic.

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Greenbelt H

@RT41476436 Jul 26, 2025

I just made my husband watch this with me. He absolutely loves it. I only give shows I will watch over and over 5 stars. This is one I've seen more than all my fingers an be toes. The music, cinematography, horsemanship is fabulous.

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Patrick L

@RT78340601 Nov 12, 2024

A great Southern (Australian) with one famous American actor. Why the associated press think this is a western seems inexplicable until you consider the growing drug problem in the USA.

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Les N

@Vegas628 Nov 17, 2023

I avoided this for over 40 years. Like a bad soap opera and an example of everything that was wrong with Aussie cinema back then (eg. getting yank actors to hold up a movie). It's no surprise that Burlinson never went on to become a world renowned actor and Gibson did.

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Oct 17, 2023

May be the first time I ever gave 5 out of five stars but this one’s well deserving of it everything about it was good yes I highly recommend it James Welch, Henderson, Arkansas October 17, 2023

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Synopsis

After the death of his father, proud young Jim Craig (Tom Burlinson) sets out to become his own man. Taking a job with horse rancher Harrison (Kirk Douglas), Craig is treated poorly by the more experienced cowboys, but wins the heart of the rancher's daughter, Jessica (Sigrid Thornton), when he helps her break a high-strung colt and later saves her life. When he's unfairly blamed for the loss of an expensive horse, Craig fights to restore his honor and prove that he's worthy of Jessica's hand.

Director: George Miller
Producer: Geoff Burrowes
Screenwriter: John Dixon, Fred Cullen
Production Co: Cambridge Productions
Rating: PG
Genre: Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Runtime: 1h 42m
Sound Mix: Surround

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