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Outback

"Based on a True Story"

2020

1h 26m

5.9(70 votes)

Thriller

Western

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.

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5 featured cast members

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Lauren Lofberg

Lauren Lofberg

Lisa Sachs

Taylor Wiese

Taylor Wiese

Wade Kelly

Brendan Donoghue

Brendan Donoghue

Keith Coopers

Kym Cramp

Cattle Musterer

Jim Winton Porter

Cab Driver

Creative team

Directed by: Mike Green
Written by: Mike Green
Brien Kelly
Produced by: Mike Green
Julie Kneebone

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