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The Legend of Ben Hall

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Bushranger Ben Hall is drawn back into crime by the reappearance of his old friend. The duo takes on a new recruit and soon begins a spree of robberies and crimes across New South Wales. After killing two policemen, the three become the most wanted men in the colony when the government declares that they can be shot on sight. Fearing for his life, Ben makes desperate plans to flee the colony, but with a such a large bounty on their heads, treachery abounds where he least expects it.

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Sheri Linden The Hollywood Reporter Dec 17, 2016
Holmes' unfocused screenplay makes clear that his subject was an honorable thief (Hall never took a life), but the writer-director never makes any of it matter. Go to Full Review Michael Rechtshaffen Los Angeles Times Dec 15, 2016
Often the word "legend" in a film title can be a fairly good indicator that you're not in for a breezy frolic, but that still doesn't prepare you for the ponderously protracted slog that is "The Legend of Ben Hall." Go to Full Review David Stratton The Australian Dec 2, 2016
2.5/5
As portrayed by Jack Martin, the bushranger is an imposing figure, tall craggy, blue-eyed and charming when he wants to be. But his motivations, except for the fact he wants his son back, remain sketchy. Go to Full Review Jason Di Rosso The Final Cut Nov 20, 2017
The film is a rich, if flawed, portrait of a haunted man and a romantic tribute to the Australian bush as a mirage of freedom. Go to Full Review Anthony Ray Bench Film Threat Aug 30, 2017
6/10
The Legend of Ben Hall doesn't offer much, especially those not well-versed on legendary Australian bushrangers. It's probably a good idea just to skip this one. Go to Full Review Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com Aug 2, 2017
C+
As a celebration of a life lived on its own terms, it's a bit unappetizing, trying to make a hero out of a man who spent the majority of his life making trouble for others. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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James R @RT75090151 Aug 25, 2025 This is a great movie. Great special effects, great story, great scenery, great action with great actors. Based on true events. This review isn't about condoning bad behavior. This review is about a great movie that holds my attention. See more Jerod S @jeroduptown Sep 10, 2022 Ben Hall is an outback western that is probably 25 minutes too long. Ben was known for being an outlaw, but not taking lives in the process. Based on a true story...was a little sleepy for me. See more Sep 26, 2021 I thought the movie was good overall as it tells the story of Ben Hall who was an outlaw or Bushranger in Australia on the run, but still, a decent man who cared about his family and never killed anyone. See more May 26, 2021 This has to be one of the most boring, disjointed Westerns I've ever seen. Coupled with Jamie Coffa's performance, easily one of the absolute worst performances I've witnessed in my life, this movie is a definite pass. See more Laurie S @Karlwinters Jun 26, 2019 It's an okay movie, only just okay, but nothing special but the words 'barn door hit unable to' springs to mind for most part. See more May 28, 2019 Not so so bad - Jack Martin though (as Ben Hall), was excellent... Jamie Coffa (as John Gilbert) was some of the WORST acting I've ever seen... Aside from the constant horrible cackle, its hard to remember the last time I've seen such forced, over the top, unrealistic acting, as that which was excruciatingly displayed by Jamie Coffa (sorry, but just being honest!). As such, his performance detracted much from what would otherwise be a pretty decent film. Such a pity! Jack Martin, in comparison, was seemlessly fluid and believable... which "almost" made up for the train wreck of a performance Coffa's acting painfully inflicted on the integrity of this movie. See more Read all reviews
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Matthew Holmes

Director

Jack Martin

Ben Hall

Jamie Coffa

John Gilbert

William Lee

John Dunn

Joanne Dobbin

Biddy Hall

Adam Willson

Mick Coneley

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Synopsis Bushranger Ben Hall is drawn back into crime by the reappearance of his old friend. The duo takes on a new recruit and soon begins a spree of robberies and crimes across New South Wales. After killing two policemen, the three become the most wanted men in the colony when the government declares that they can be shot on sight. Fearing for his life, Ben makes desperate plans to flee the colony, but with a such a large bounty on their heads, treachery abounds where he least expects it.
Director
Matthew Holmes
Producer
Russell Cunningham, Jessica Pearce, Matthew Holmes, Michael Favelle
Screenwriter
Matthew Holmes
Production Co
The Legend of Ben Hall Movie
Genre
Action, Biography, History, Drama, Western
Original Language
Australian English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 1, 2017
Runtime
2h 19m
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