The Fringe Dwellers
1986, English. Directed by Bruce Beresford.
The story of an Aboriginal family's attempts to forge a new life for themselves within the segregated society. At the urging of headstrong teenager Trilby, the Comeaways relocate from their family camp, to a house in the main town.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 26 October 1986
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Rhoisin Beresford, Bruce Beresford
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What The Fringe Dwellers is based on
The Fringe Dwellers is based on The Fringe Dwellers, a 1961 novel by Nene Gare, published by Heinemann.
Novel · 1961
The Fringe Dwellers
By Nene Gare
Published by Heinemann
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How long is The Fringe Dwellers?
The Fringe Dwellers runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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Which OTT platform is The Fringe Dwellers on?
The Fringe Dwellers isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 October 1986. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fringe Dwellers?
If you liked The Fringe Dwellers, try To Kill a Mockingbird, The Long, Hot Summer, Sons and Lovers.
Who directed The Fringe Dwellers?
The Fringe Dwellers (1986) was directed by Bruce Beresford and stars Ernie Dingo, Justine Saunders, Kristina Nehm.
What is The Fringe Dwellers based on?
The Fringe Dwellers is based on The Fringe Dwellers, a 1961 novel by Nene Gare, published by Heinemann.