Beautiful Kate
"The past is always present."
Originally released in 2009. Beautiful Kate is a drama film. directed by Rachel Ward.
Starring Ben Mendelsohn, Maeve Dermody, and Rachel Griffiths
Synopsis
Ned Kendall is asked to return to the remote and isolated family home by his sister, to say goodbye to his father who is dying. Ned also brings his young aspiring actress fiancee who struggles with the isolation. When home he starts having memories of his childhood many involving his beautiful twin sister and his older brother. These memories awaken long-buried secrets from the family's past.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 6, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (68 votes)
Budget
$4.3M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ben Mendelsohn
as Ned Kendall
Maeve Dermody
as Toni
Rachel Griffiths
as Sally Kendall
Sophie Lowe
as Kate Kendall
Josh McFarlane
as Cliff Kendall
Bryan Brown
as Bruce Kendall
Suzie Boyaci
as Emily Kendall (mum)
Daniel Binks
as Young Cliff Kendall
Heloise Baker
as Young Sally Kendall
Eve Burner
as Young Kate Kendall
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,300,000
Production Companies
- Beautiful Kate Productions
- Doll Australia
- New Town Films Pty. Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beautiful Kate about?
Ned Kendall is asked to return to the remote and isolated family home by his sister, to say goodbye to his father who is dying. Ned also brings his young aspiring actress fiancee who struggles with...
Who directed Beautiful Kate?
Beautiful Kate was directed by Rachel Ward.
How long is Beautiful Kate?
Beautiful Kate has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Beautiful Kate released?
Beautiful Kate was released on August 6, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Beautiful Kate?
The main cast of Beautiful Kate includes Ben Mendelsohn, Maeve Dermody, Rachel Griffiths, Sophie Lowe, Josh McFarlane.