The Emu War
2023, English. Directed by Jay Morrissey & Lisa Fineberg & John Campbell.
Only the dead have seen the end of war
Based on the infamous Great Emu War of 1932, THE EMU WAR follows a rag tag platoon of soldiers who are driven into a brutal and bloody battle against Australia's deadliest flightless beasts. Haunted by the kidnapping of his son at the hands of the Emus, Major Meredith leads the platoon behind enemy lines in order to kill the emus Leader the Queen Emu.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jay MorrisseyDirector
- Lisa FinebergDirector
- John CampbellDirector
- Damian CallinanMajor Meredith
- Lisa FinebergMary-Sue Meredith
- Aaron GocsJackie
- Dane SimpsonArchie
- Ben RussellEmu Boy/Graham
- Lena MoonGertrude
- Jonathan SchusterAlan
- Cameron JamesHarold Holt
- Ethan MarrellColonel
- Luke McGregorTerrified Soldier
- Amy MouleQueen Emu
- Naomi HigginsWendy
Details
- Released
- 22 October 2023
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Jonathan Schuster, Urvi Majumdar, Dane Simpson
- Box office
- $21K
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How long is The Emu War?
The Emu War runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
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Which OTT platform is The Emu War on?
The Emu War isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Emu War?
If you liked The Emu War, try Double Threat, Airborne, LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Attack of the Legion of Doom!.
Who directed The Emu War?
The Emu War (2023) was directed by Jay Morrissey and Lisa Fineberg and John Campbell and stars Damian Callinan, Lisa Fineberg, Aaron Gocs.