Manganinnie (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1980, Manganinnie is a drama film directed by John Honey, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Through lyrical images, Manganinnie journeys across mountains towards the coast with Joanna, a white girl, in search of Manganinnie's vanished tribe. The poignancy of this film derives from the Aboriginal woman's gradual realization that her people and the tribal way of life are forever gone. It is the story of the Black Drive of 1830, the near-genocide of the Tasmanian Aborigines.
Who’s in it. Manganinnie stars Mawuyul Yanthalawuy as Manganinnie, Anna Ralph as Joanna Waterman, Phillip Hinton as Edward Waterman and Buruminy Dhamarrandji as Meenopeekameena, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Manganinnie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Manganinnie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manganinnie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manganinnie (1980)?
- In US, Manganinnie is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Manganinnie worth watching?
- Manganinnie holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Manganinnie?
- Manganinnie stars Mawuyul Yanthalawuy, Anna Ralph, Phillip Hinton, Buruminy Dhamarrandji and Reg Evans.