FILM
A young man aspiring for recognition of his talents battles against his estranged father's sentiment towards him as the father deals with his own demons.
Directed by Russell Mulcahy
Starring Geoffrey Rush, Judy Davis, Jesse Spencer, Tim Draxl, Deborah Kennedy, David Hoflin, Craig Horner, Brittany Byrnes
From TMDB release dates and JustWatch offers, as listed on 17 October 2026. Both change often; a missing date or offer means none is listed yet.
| In cinemas | 21 July 2004 |
|---|---|
| Digital release | No date listed |
| Physical release | No date listed |
| First cinema release anywhere | 27 February 2003 (Australia) |
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| Country | In cinemas |
|---|---|
| Australia | 27 Feb 2003 |
| Germany | 16 Jun 2005 |
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