Dot and the Kangaroo

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Dot and the Kangaroo

6.9 | 1h15m | en | Adventure

An Australian girl gets lost in the Outback, but she's befriended by a kangaroo who gives her a ride in her pouch as they search for the girl's home. Aiding the pair are musically gifted koalas, platypuses, and kookaburras in this film based on Ethel Pedley's 1899 children's book, with animated humans and animals superimposed upon a live-action background.

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6.9 | 1h15m | en | Adventure , Animation , Family | More Info

Released: May. 14,1977 | Released Producted By: Australian Film Commission , Yoram Gross Films Country: Australia Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

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Cast

Joan Bruce , Spike Milligan , June Salter

Director

Laurie Sharpe

Producted By

Australian Film Commission , Yoram Gross Films

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Cast

Joan Bruce

as The Kangaroo / Mother (voice)

Dot and the Kangaroo

Spike Milligan

as Mr. Platypus (voice)

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June Salter

as Mrs. Platypus (voice)

Reviews

ethereal_heart Well I must agree I haven't seen this in a long time since I was five, but now after seeing it again I understood everything.If you play close attention you might learn something, it's fun while it lasts though you gotta admit the scene when they sing about the bunyip is creepy especially the background music for it.But the rest is very enjoyable but fair enough although it doesn't exactly have a happy ending and it's a bit heart-wrenching when you do I should know after seeing it again when we got to the end, I couldn't help it, it was so sad it made me and my sister cry. Well who wouldn't at seeing how much Dot misses her friend already...But there's a moral for those after seeing the end don't be sad for all we know someday those two friends will meet again and she's not gone forever and would't want her friend sad plus she'll live in your heart no matter what.That's all that matters out of all the scale it's very lovely movie I suggest if kids are gonna watch this watch it with their folks for support and understanding

KillerMontezuma I totally agree. It was such a great adventure. Just the amazing idea of going around with different marsupials. I ALSO really got into Australian mammals in a big way as a kid because of this colourful set of films. Used to get up at 6 am to see this on the telly in Winter.My ambition was to have those adventures, and through Dot anyone could.That Bunyip, scary creature though!

Raindogs70 The original is great and worth picking up, but they could do a good job in doing a remake, esp the way animation is now. Nothing is like the original, but the DVD could have had a lot added to it. Hopefully kids will rediscover this classic in the meantime.

brboyinla I remember seeing this movie as a child on HBO. I keep looking for a copy to rent or buy. It is the delightful story of a young girl(animated) who gets lost in the Australian outback(Live footage).She is befriended by a group of animals who help her through the outback to find her way back home. Along the way she learns a bit about the history of the outback. Filled with some catchy songs and a great story, this movie rates high among my favorite children's movies. If you and your child get a chance to see this I highly recommend it