Ned Kelly (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2003, Ned Kelly is an action, drama, adventure and history film directed by Gregor Jordan, running about 110 minutes. “The British Empire branded them as outlaws. The oppressed called them heroes.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After getting threatened by Kelly's friends and family, Constable Fitzpatrick places the blame on Ned Kelly and exaggerates what happened. With the biggest ever award available, Kelly and his gang set into the wild, to remain hidden from everyone who seeks them. Even if it means having his family arrested, the members of the Kelly Gang stay hidden and plan a way to get their names cleared.

Who’s in it. Ned Kelly stars Heath Ledger as Ned Kelly, Orlando Bloom as Joseph Byrne, Geoffrey Rush as Superintendent Francis Hare and Naomi Watts as Julia Cook, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Ned Kelly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ned Kelly page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ned Kelly tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Ned Kelly (2003)?
In US, Ned Kelly is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Ned Kelly worth watching?
Ned Kelly holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Ned Kelly?
Ned Kelly stars Heath Ledger, Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush, Naomi Watts and Joel Edgerton.
When was Ned Kelly released?
Ned Kelly was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.