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The Secret River

The Secret River

2015TV Mini Series
AdventureDramaHistory
7.2
IMDB Rating
757 votes

In 1806, William Thornhill is sentenced to New South Wales for life where he is drawn into a terrifying conflict that will leave a bloody and indelible stain.

Director
N/A
Writers
N/A
Stars
Katherine Kelly, Clarence Ryan, Adrian Pickering
Release Date
June 14, 2015
Language
English, Aboriginal
Country
Australia
🏆 4
Wins
🎯 8
Nominations
💬 3
Reviews
📋 4.4K
Watchlists
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🎭 Top Cast

Katherine Kelly
Katherine Kelly
as Mrs. Webb
Clarence Ryan
Clarence Ryan
as Greybeard's Warrior #1
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Adrian Pickering
as Lavender Brother #1
Oliver Jackson-Cohen
Oliver Jackson-Cohen
as William Thornhill
Sarah Snook
Sarah Snook
as Sal Thornhill
Lachy Hulme
Lachy Hulme
as Thomas Blackwood
Tim Minchin
Tim Minchin
as Smasher
Trevor Jamieson
Trevor Jamieson
as Grey Beard (Gumang)
Huw Higginson
Huw Higginson
as Alexander King
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Rory Potter
as Willie Thornhill (13 yrs)

🎬 Technical Specs

Color
Color
Production
Ruby Entertainment

🏷️ Keywords

1800sconvictcolonyaboriginalaustralian aboriginal

🎯 Categories

AdventureDramaHistory

⭐ Featured Review

Reality with nuance: The Secret River
by Chrissydownunder2015-07-05
8/10

"This telemovie is subtle, engrossing, beautiful to look at and makes complete emotional sense. The first part is not slow – it depicts the migrant experience and presents multiple perspectives so the viewer can understand the shadings and shiftings of viewpoint. This makes the second part work because the viewer sees the ethical dilemma as real and visceral. Does Thornhill protect his family or does he take a huge chance that would place him outside of his own society and expectations? The scenario depicted shows why Australia developed the way it did. A tragedy that realistically could ..."

📖 Synopsis

In 1806, William Thornhill is sentenced to New South Wales for life where he is drawn into a terrifying conflict that will leave a bloody and indelible stain.