Kangaroo (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1952, Kangaroo is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Lewis Milestone, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. In turn-of-the-century Australia, two criminals ingratiate themselves with a rancher in order to swindle him. However, the two partners become rivals for the affection of the rancher's beautiful daughter.
Who’s in it. Kangaroo stars Maureen O'Hara as Dell McGuire, Peter Lawford as Richard Connor, Richard Boone as John W. Gamble and Finlay Currie as Michael McGuire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Kangaroo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kangaroo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kangaroo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kangaroo (1952)?
- In US, Kangaroo is available to stream on Artiflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kangaroo worth watching?
- Kangaroo holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kangaroo?
- Kangaroo stars Maureen O'Hara, Peter Lawford, Richard Boone, Finlay Currie and Chips Rafferty.
- When was Kangaroo released?
- Kangaroo was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.