- “Crocodile Dundee” (1986) – This iconic Australian film follows the adventures of Mick “Crocodile” Dundee as he navigates the Outback, including parts of the Northern Territory.
- “Australia” (2008) – Directed by Baz Luhrmann, this epic drama starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman is set against the backdrop of the Northern Territory’s rugged landscape during World War II.
- “Rabbit-Proof Fence” (2002) – Based on a true story, this emotional drama depicts the incredible journey of three Aboriginal girls who escape a government-run assimilation program in the 1930s, crossing the Northern Territory’s harsh desert.
- “Ten Canoes” (2006) – This critically acclaimed Australian film explores Indigenous culture and folklore in the Arafura Swamp of the Northern Territory. It offers a and cinematic experience.
- “Sweet Country” (2017) – Set in the 1920s in the Northern Territory, this gripping film tells the story of an Aboriginal stockman who goes on the run after killing a white station owner in self-defence.
- “Jedda” (1955) – Considered the first feature film to star two Aboriginal actors in lead roles, “Jedda” is set in the Northern Territory and focuses on the cultural clashes between Indigenous Australians and European settlers.
- “The Tracker” (2002) – This powerful Australian drama follows a group of men on a mission to track down an Aboriginal man accused of murdering a white woman in the Northern Territory.
- “Mad Dog Morgan” (1976) – Although not entirely set in the Northern Territory, this historical drama starring Dennis Hopper features sequences in Alice Springs and Central Australia, providing a glimpse into the Australian colonial era.
- “Gulpilil: One Red Blood” (2002) – This documentary follows the life and career of David Gulpilil, an Indigenous Australian actor, and dancer, known for his roles in films like “Walkabout” and “The Last Wave.”
- “Charlie’s Country” (2013) – This drama tells the story of Charlie, an Aboriginal man living in a remote Northern Territory community, as he faces cultural and personal challenges in a changing world.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Australia’s Northern Territory
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