Pupil Premiere: Kangaroo

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Kangaroo
Screening
Kangaroo

Event Date

Tue 18 Nov 2025

Event Time

12:00 - 14:00

Location

ODEON Belfast, Unite 13SF, 1 Victoria Square, Belfast, Antrim, BT1 4QG, Northern Ireland

Unclassified

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Cost

FREE

Recommended Age Group

8–15

Curriculum Subject/s

  • Biology
  • Geography
  • Literacy
  • Science

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Former pro-surfer and Australian TV weather presenter Chris is down on his luck. So when he crashes his car outside a small town in the middle of the Outback, it feels like things can't get any worse. But then he discovers an injured baby kangaroo by the side of the road. As fate would have it, a 12-year-old Indigenous girl called Charlie happens to witness the event and offers to help Chris. Now stranded in the remote town, Chris must look after the little joey that he rescued, encouraged by Charlie, who has a special knack with kangaroos. The two of them form an unlikely friendship and work together to rehabilitate more orphaned baby kangaroos, discovering the importance of community and finding one's purpose in life. Inspired by a true story, this heart-warming comedy showcases the stunning Australian landscape and has a poignant message about protecting animals.

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Film title

Kangaroo


Synopsis

Former pro-surfer and Australian TV weather presenter Chris is down on his luck. So when he crashes his car outside a small town in the middle of the Outback, it feels like things can’t get any worse. But then he discovers an injured baby kangaroo by the side of the road. As fate would have it, a 12-year-old Indigenous girl called Charlie happens to witness the event and offers to help Chris. Now stranded in the remote town, Chris must look after the little joey that he rescued, encouraged by Charlie, who has a special knack with kangaroos. The two of them form an unlikely friendship and work together to rehabilitate more orphaned baby kangaroos, discovering the importance of community and finding one’s purpose in life. Inspired by a true story, this heart-warming comedy showcases the stunning Australian landscape and has a poignant message about protecting animals.

Director/s

Kate Woods

Year

2025

Country of Production

Australia

Genres

  • Comedy
  • Family

Language

English

Duration

107 minutes

Venue name

ODEON Belfast

Address

Unite 13SF ,
Belfast,
Antrim ,
BT1 4QG

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