
Sweet Country
In 1929, an Australian Aboriginal stockman kills a white station owner in self-defense and goes on the lam, pursued by a posse.
Release Year
2018
Runtime
113 min
Audience Score
6.6
Genres
Western, Crime, Thriller, Drama
Story Snapshot
In 1929, an Australian Aboriginal stockman kills a white station owner in self-defense and goes on the lam, pursued by a posse.
Why This Page Helps
Sweet Country is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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How complex is Sweet Country?
Sweet Country lands at medium complexity, so it works both as a direct pick and as a springboard into deeper recommendation pages.
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