Newcastle movie poster

Newcastle

"You're only young forever once."

April 25, 2008 1h 47m 4.8/10 (34 votes)

Originally released in 2008. Newcastle is a romance/drama film. directed by Dan Castle.

Starring Lachlan Buchanan, Xavier Samuel, and Reshad Strik

Synopsis

17-year old Jesse lives in the shadow of his older brother Victor's failure to become surfing's Next Big Thing. Even when he's in his natural habitat of magnificent surf breaks, his blue-collar future is brought home by the coal barges that constantly line his horizon. Jesse has the natural skills to surf his way out of this reality and onto the international circuit but can he overcome his equally natural ability to sabotage himself? A momentous weekend away with his mates that includes first love and tragedy leads him to discover what's really important, and also to the performance of a lifetime.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 25, 2008 17 years ago
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Runtime 1h 47m 107 minutes total
User Rating 4.8/10 Mixed (34 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Australia + 2 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • 3 Dogs & a Pony
  • Dragonfly Pictures
  • Australian Film Finance Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newcastle about?

17-year old Jesse lives in the shadow of his older brother Victor's failure to become surfing's Next Big Thing. Even when he's in his natural habitat of magnificent surf breaks, his blue-collar fut...

Who directed Newcastle?

Newcastle was directed by Dan Castle.

How long is Newcastle?

Newcastle has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).

When was Newcastle released?

Newcastle was released on April 25, 2008 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Newcastle?

The main cast of Newcastle includes Lachlan Buchanan, Xavier Samuel, Reshad Strik, Kirk Jenkins, Israel Cannan.