Kangaroo is a 2025 Australian family comedy film directed by Kate Woods, written by Harry Cripps and Melina Marchetta, and starring Ryan Corr, Lily Whiteley, Deborah Mailman, Rachel House, Rarriwuy Hick, Rick Donald, and Brooke Satchwell. Inspired by Chris 'Brolga' Barns, the founder of The Kangaroo Sanctuary, the film follows Chris who after being stranded, teams up with a young girl to help rehabilitate young injured joeys.
The film was released in Australia on 18 September 2025.
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Plot
When weatherman Chris Masterman becomes stranded on his way to Broome, Western Australia, he teams up with a young girl named Charlie, forming an unlikely friendship. The two come together to take care of young injured kangaroos.
Cast
The cast was announced on the same day production was announced, with Ryan Corr playing the lead.
Ryan Corr as Chris Masterman
Rachel House as Jesse
Lily Whiteley as Charlie
Brooke Satchwell as Liz
Deborah Mailman as Rosie
Rarriwuy Hick as Brenda
Rick Donald as Trap
Ryan Clark as Lifeguard Jacko
Wayne Blair as Ralph
Trisha Morton-Thomas as Gwennie
Emily Taheny as Dorinda
Ernie Dingo as Dave
Clarence Ryan as Nick
Production
On 16 May 2024, it was announced that the film had gone into production after being in active development for two years prior to the announcement. The film would film on location in Alice Springs where joeys from the Kangaroo Sanctuary would be used for the film, and locations across Sydney. The film was produced by Cultivator Films Australia with Bunya Productions and Brindle Films, with funding from both Screen Australia and Screen Territory, and StudioCanal handling international sales.
Release
On 26 November 2024, the first trailer for the film was released. On 12 February 2025, it was announced that the film would release in Australia and New Zealand on 18 September 2025. The film was first released in Germany and Austria early on 21 August.
The film would later go on to be released in the United Kingdom on the 30th January 2026.
