Crackers
1998, English. Directed by David Swann.
Just your average bunch of biscuits!
Larceny, adultery, sabotage and treachery. Yes, just your typical Christmas with the Dredge family! Twelve-year-old Joey Dredge is in trouble again. Expelled for jumping off the school roof, he's haunted by his father's death and hates his mother's new boyfriend and his bullying son. Compounding his misery is the knowledge he has to spend Christmas with them at the family beach house. Things look grim until the unexpected arrival of great-grandfather Albert, fresh from a stint in prison. Forced to share the back shed with this swearing, farting and devious octogenarian, Joey's life changes. Between barbecuing the family dog, performing a self-burial and causing his intended step-father to consume a startling amount of hash, Joey learns a few life lessons from Albert, who despite his many vices may give Joey the strength to accept the past and embrace the future.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- David SwannDirector
- Daniel KellieJoey Dredge
- Peter RowsthornBruno
- Susan LyonsHilary Dredge
- Terry GillJack Hall
- Maggie KingViolet 'Vi' Hall
- Valerie BaderAunt Dottie
- Warren MitchellAlbert Hall
- Christopher ChapmanAngus
- Louise SiversenTeacher
- Ross WilliamsVice Principal
- Rainey CarahDriver
- Tom ColtraineDriver's Companion
Details
- Released
- 9 July 1998
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- David Swann
- Box office
- $1.3M
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Crackers runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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What movies are like Crackers?
If you liked Crackers, try Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh, Thunderstruck, Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2.
Who directed Crackers?
Crackers (1998) was directed by David Swann and stars Daniel Kellie, Peter Rowsthorn, Susan Lyons.