The Castle
1997, English. Directed by Rob Sitch.
Ordinary Family. Extraordinary Story.
The quirky Kerrigan family lives together in a makeshift home they built themselves – with great pride and a bizarre attention to detail – a few yards from the edge of Melbourne, Australia's busy Tullamarine Airport. When a building inspector condemns the building and reveals that the government plans to use their land for an airport expansion, Darryl Kerrigan and his brood recruit hack attorney Dennis Denuto and prepare themselves for the fight of their lives.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 244 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Castle
The Castle isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Rob SitchDirector
- Michael CatonDarryl Kerrigan
- Anne TenneySal Kerrigan
- Stephen CurryDale Kerrigan
- Anthony SimcoeSteve Kerrigan
- Sophie LeeTracy Kerrigan
- Wayne HopeWayne Kerrigan
- Tiriel MoraDennis Denuto
- Eric BanaCon Petropoulous
- Charles TingwellLawrence Hammill
- Robyn NevinFederal Court judge
- Costas KiliasFarouk
- Bryan DaweRon Graham
Details
- Released
- 10 April 1997
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Rob Sitch, Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner
- Budget
- $800K
- Box office
- $862K
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The Castle: quick answers
Is The Castle worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 244 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Castle?
The Castle runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does The Castle have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Castle. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Castle parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Castle is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Castle on?
The Castle isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Castle?
If you liked The Castle, try Kodachrome, Ezra, Fatherhood.
Who directed The Castle?
The Castle (1997) was directed by Rob Sitch and stars Michael Caton, Anne Tenney, Stephen Curry.