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IMDb rating 7.6
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Morten Aastad
rated 10

Australia at its best. Wonderful, ordinary bloke fights ‘the man’ when an airport expansion encrouches on the DIY house of a family and its supreme leader, the wonderfuly single minded dad!

8 months ago
Critic Angie Errigo
rated 8

No one laughs at themselves like the Australians, and this comedy is fuelled by that uniquely hearty, very endearing self-deprecation.

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Cast & Crew

Rob Sitch
Director
Charles Tingwell
As Lawrence Hammill
Eric Bana
As Con Petropoulous
Stephen Curry
As Dale Kerrigan
Robyn Nevin
As Federal Court judge
John Flaus
As Sergeant Mick Kennedy
Wayne Hope
As Wayne Kerrigan

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The Castle is a heartwarming and hilarious film about a lovable but eccentric Australian family who will stop at nothing to protect their home from being bulldozed by the government. Darryl Kerrigan, the proud and stubborn patriarch, will do anything to keep his family's beloved home, even if it means taking on the authorities. With the help of a bumbling lawyer and a retired barrister, the Kerrigans embark on a quixotic quest to save their home and assert their rights. Along the way, they discover the true meaning of family, community, and the Australian Dream. With its quirky characters, witty dialogue, and touching moments, The Castle is a classic comedy-drama that will leave you rooting for the underdog Kerrigans.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Castle include Forrest Gump, Where the Heart Is, Clueless, Billy Elliot, Life Is Beautiful, Jerry Maguire.

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The Castle was released in theaters on May 7, 1999.