The Shiralee (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1987, The Shiralee is a notable film, running about 95 minutes. “A Four-foot, Blonde Nuisance...A Drifter Dad...A Love Story” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Macauley is a swagman on the road in the 1940s looking for work. He's a laid back, laconic sort of bloke but when he gets landed with his daughter after his drunken play-girl wife in Adelaide makes him face up to what she believes are his responsibilities, neither he nor his daughter are ready for each other. But in the beginning he's all she's got, and at the end, she's all he's got. —David Kinne
Who’s in it. The Shiralee stars Bryan Brown as Macauley, Noni Hazlehurst as Lily, Rebecca Smart as Buster and Lewis Fitz-Gerald as Tony, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Shiralee sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shiralee page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shiralee (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Shiralee change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Shiralee worth watching?
- The Shiralee holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Shiralee?
- The Shiralee stars Bryan Brown, Noni Hazlehurst, Rebecca Smart, Lewis Fitz-Gerald and Lorna Lesley.
- When was The Shiralee released?
- The Shiralee was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.