Fear the man with nothing left to lose.|Jun. 04, 2014|Australia | United States|103 Min.|R
Genre: Crime;Drama
Description: “The Rover” is a 2014 Australian dystopian Western drama film written and directed by David Michôd. The story, co-created by Michôd and Joel Edgerton, is set in the Australian outback ten years after a global economic collapse. The movie features a stellar cast, including Guy Pearce, Robert Pattinson, Scoot McNairy, David Field, Anthony Hayes, Gillian Jones, and Susan Prior.
The film had its world premiere at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival in the Midnight Screenings section on May 18, 2014. It was later showcased at the Sydney Film Festival on June 7, 2014, and officially released in Australian theaters on June 12, 2014. In the United States, it had a limited release on June 13, 2014, in New York City and Los Angeles, followed by a wider release on June 20, 2014.
“The Rover” received critical acclaim and earned seven nominations at the 4th AACTA Awards, winning two categories: Best Supporting Actress for Susan Prior and Best Sound.
The plot centers on a desolate, lawless Australian outback where crime and poverty are rampant. After a botched robbery, Archie, Caleb, and Henry flee, abandoning Henry’s injured brother, Reynolds. During their escape, tensions rise, leading to a crash that strands their vehicle. They steal a car belonging to Eric, a mysterious loner, who pursues them relentlessly. A confrontation ensues, resulting in Eric being knocked unconscious. The film explores themes of survival, morality, and human resilience in a fractured world.
Cast director: David Michôd
Cast actor: Guy Pearce, Robert Pattinson, Scoot McNairy, David Field, Susan Prior, Anthony Hayes, Tawanda Manyimo, Nash Edgerton, Gillian Jones, Richard Green
Original name: The Rover