Back to the Outback
Dangerously cute and on the loose.
2021 • 92 min • Family · Animation · Adventure · Comedy
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 6- 100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
- 76 Audience · 795 · 49%
A group of misunderstood, deadly Australian animals, tired of being gawked at in a zoo, plot an escape to the wild Outback where they hope to find acceptance. Led by a venomous snake, they embark on a perilous journey, learning about friendship and belonging along the way.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Some peril during the escape and journey
- Characters face judgment based on their appearance
What it models well
- Acceptance and belonging
- Friendship and teamwork
- Challenging perceptions
- Finding your true home
Talk about it after
- Why do the animals want to escape?
- What makes someone a "monster" or "beautiful"?
- How do the characters change their minds about each other?
- What are some unique animals in Australia?
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Where to watch
Netflix
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Top billed cast
Director: Claire Knight, Harry Cripps • Crew: Gregory Lessans, Harry Cripps, Harry Cripps
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Reviewer notes
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersIt's funny that Netflix rates this movie as 7+ (my country). I don't have any issues with the movie itself; it boasts excellent animations, well-developed characters, and an engaging plot, among other strengths. However, the movie seems to convey the message that dangerous animals are harmless if you befriend them, which is not a realistic scenario.…
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.6/10 (795)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt13575806
