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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!

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Cast & Crew

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

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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.

Where can I stream The Castle? Toggle content

You can stream The Castle on: Fandango at Home

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Castle include Blast from the Past, Forrest Gump, Dazed and Confused, Life Is Beautiful, Ghost World, Scent of a Woman.

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