Satellite Boy (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2012, Satellite Boy is a drama, adventure and family film directed by Catriona McKenzie, running about 90 minutes. “Courage can take you away from home. Love will lead you back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When his grandfather's drive-in cinema and home in the outback town of Wyndham is threatened with demolition, a twelve-year-old Aboriginal boy must journey through Australia's bush country — equipped only with ancient survival skills — to stop the city developers.
Who’s in it. Satellite Boy stars David Gulpilil as Jagamarra, Cameron Wallaby as Pete, Joseph Pedley as Kalmain and Rohanna Angus as Lynelle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Satellite Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Fetch TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Satellite Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Satellite Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Satellite Boy (2012)?
- In AU, Satellite Boy is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Fetch TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Satellite Boy worth watching?
- Satellite Boy holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Satellite Boy?
- Satellite Boy stars David Gulpilil, Cameron Wallaby, Joseph Pedley, Rohanna Angus and Dean Daley-Jones.
- When was Satellite Boy released?
- Satellite Boy was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.