Movie

Australian Rules

“The rules are never black and white.”

★ 5.8(19)20021h 35m

Australian Rules is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Paul Goldman
Release date: 2002-08-29
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Adelaide Festival of Arts

Australian Rules — trailer

About Australian Rules

Australian Rules is a 2002 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Paul Goldman, starring Nathan Phillips, Luke Carroll and Lisa Flanagan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 19 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Australian Rules in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

16-year-old Gary Black is an average football player, budding wordsmith and reluctant hero. Gary helps his local Australian Rules football team win the local championship by accident, but celebrations turn to violence when Gary's Aboriginal best friend, Dumby Red is denied the "Best and Fairest" medal because of the racism of local officials.

Cast

Nathan Phillips

Gary 'Blacky' Black

Luke Carroll

Dumby Red

Lisa Flanagan

Clarence

Tom Budge

Pickles

Simon Westaway

Bob Black

Celia Ireland

Liz Black

Kevin Harrington

Arks

Harrison Gilbertson

Greggy

Martin Vaughan

Darcy

Tony Briggs

Pretty

Eileen Darley

Shirl

Max Fairchild

Big Mac

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookabusive fathersouth australiaaustralian aboriginalaustralian rules football2000srural life

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Australian Rules in Canada?+

In Canada, Australian Rules is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Australian Rules on Netflix?+

Australian Rules is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Australian Rules?+

Australian Rules has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Australian Rules?+

Australian Rules stars Nathan Phillips, Luke Carroll, Lisa Flanagan, Tom Budge and Simon Westaway.

When did Australian Rules come out?+

Australian Rules is a 2002 movie directed by Paul Goldman.

What genre is Australian Rules?+

Australian Rules is Drama film.

Who directed Australian Rules?+

Australian Rules was directed by Paul Goldman.