Ned Kelly
The true story of Australia's most legendary outlaw.
1970 • 106 min • Drama · Action · Western
Synopsis
Unable to support his family in the Australian outback, a man turns to stealing horses in order to make money. He gets more deeply drawn into the outlaw life, and eventually becomes involved in murders. Based on the life of famed 19th-century Australian outlaw Ned Kelly.
Our family guide
Best from age 10- 49 Audience · 27 · 100%
In 19th-century Australia, a young man from a struggling family is driven to horse theft, quickly escalating into a life of crime and violence. He becomes a notorious outlaw, leading a gang and eventually engaging in deadly confrontations with authorities. This film dramatizes the real-life story of folk hero Ned Kelly.
- Violence & peril
- 6/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Period violence, including shootings and hangings
- Heavy drinking and tobacco use
- Themes of injustice and societal prejudice
What it models well
- Courage in the face of injustice
- Loyalty to family and community
- Standing up for what you believe
Talk about it after
- The causes and consequences of poverty
- When resistance turns to crime
- The blurry line between hero and villain
- Historical context of the Australian frontier
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Ned Kelly. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
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Top billed cast
Director: Tony Richardson • Crew: Tony Richardson, Ian Jones
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 4.9/10 (27)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0066130
