Mad Bastards (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2010, Mad Bastards is a drama film directed by Brendan Fletcher, running about 94 minutes. “Because Some Things Really Matter” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. TJ is a mad bastard, and his estranged 13‐year‐old son Bullet is on the fast track to becoming one, too. After being turned away from his mother’s house, TJ sets off across the country to the Kimberly region of northwestern Australia to make things right with his son. Grandpa Tex has lived a tough life, and now, as a local cop in the outback town of Five Rivers, he wants to change things for the men in his community. Cutting between three generations, Mad Bastards is a raw look at the journey to becoming a man and the personal transformation one must make. Developed with local Aboriginal communities and fueled by a local cast, Mad Bastards draws from the rich tradition of storytelling inherent in Indigenous life. Using music from legendary Broome musicians the Pigram Brothers, writer/director Brendan Fletcher poetically fuses the harsh realities of violence, healing, and family.
Who’s in it. Mad Bastards stars Dean Daley-Jones as TJ, Lucas Yeeda as Bullet, Greg Tait as Texas and Ngaire Pigram as Nella, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Mad Bastards has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mad Bastards page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mad Bastards tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mad Bastards (2010)?
- In US, Mad Bastards is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mad Bastards worth watching?
- Mad Bastards holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mad Bastards?
- Mad Bastards stars Dean Daley-Jones, Lucas Yeeda, Greg Tait, Ngaire Pigram and Douglas Macale.
- When was Mad Bastards released?
- Mad Bastards was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.