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The Sundowners

1960 · 133 min · Director: Fred Zinnemann

The Sundowners (1960) is an adventure drama, directed by Fred Zinnemann. It stars Deborah Kerr and Robert Mitchum. It explores the fragility and strength of family ties. The 133-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.

What The Sundowners Is About

In the Australian Outback, the Carmody family--Paddy, Ida, and their teenage son Sean--are sheep drovers, always on the move. Ida and Sean want to settle down and buy a farm. Paddy wants to keep moving. A sheep-shearing contest, the birth of a child, drinking, gambling, and a racehorse will all have a part in the final decision.

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What is The Sundowners about?

In the Australian Outback, the Carmody family--Paddy, Ida, and their teenage son Sean--are sheep drovers, always on the move. Ida and Sean want to settle down and buy a farm.

Where can I watch The Sundowners?

The Sundowners is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Sundowners?

The Sundowners runs for 133 minutes (2h 13m).

When did The Sundowners come out?

The Sundowners was released in 1960.

Who directed The Sundowners?

The Sundowners was directed by Fred Zinnemann.

Who stars in The Sundowners?

The Sundowners stars Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum, Peter Ustinov, Glynis Johns.

What is The Sundowners's rating?

The Sundowners holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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