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Outback

Outback

Based on a True Story

20205.91h 26m

Overview

A young American couple’s Australian holiday takes a terrifying turn when they get lost in the outback. With only one another to rely on, the two are driven to extremes in order to stay alive in the harsh and unforgiving wilderness.

Directed by Mike Green
Written by Mike Green, Brien Kelly
Produced by Mike Green, Julie Kneebone
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Top Cast

Lauren Lofberg

Lauren Lofberg

Lisa Sachs

Taylor Wiese

Taylor Wiese

Wade Kelly

Brendan Donoghue

Brendan Donoghue

Keith Coopers

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Kym Cramp

Cattle Musterer

J

Jim Winton Porter

Cab Driver

Themes & Keywords

australiavacationstruggle for survivalaustralian outbacklost in the desert

About Outback

Outback is a thriller, western film released in 2020 exploring themes of australia, vacation, struggle for survival, australian outback, lost in the desert. Directed by Mike Green, it stars Lauren Lofberg, Taylor Wiese, Brendan Donoghue. A young American couple’s Australian holiday takes a terrifying turn when they get lost in the outback. With only one another to rely on, the two are driven to extremes in order to stay alive in the harsh and unforgiving wilderness.

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