I Own the Racecourse
1986, English. Directed by Stephen Ramsey.
A touching story of a likable, but somewhat slow, teenage boy who believes he has bought a major Sydney racecourse for $20. Based on the classic Australian novel of the same name by Patricia Wrightson.
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1986
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Stephen Ramsey, John Edwards
- Budget
- $700K
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What I Own the Racecourse is based on
I Own the Racecourse is adapted from a novel.
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How long is I Own the Racecourse?
I Own the Racecourse runs 76 minutes (1h 16m).
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Which OTT platform is I Own the Racecourse on?
I Own the Racecourse isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1986. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Own the Racecourse?
If you liked I Own the Racecourse, try The Count of Monte-Cristo, Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story, Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors.
Who directed I Own the Racecourse?
I Own the Racecourse (1986) was directed by Stephen Ramsey and stars Gully Coote, Tony Barry, Rodney Burke.
What is I Own the Racecourse based on?
I Own the Racecourse is adapted from a novel.