Crocodile Dundee (1986)
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A rugged Australian bushman and an American reporter find themselves navigating the cultural divide between the Outback and New York City.
The story
Sue Charlton, a feature writer for her father's newspaper, travels to Walkabout Creek in the Northern Territory of Australia to interview Michael J. "Mick" or "Crocodile" Dundee. Mick is a bushman rumored to have survived a crocodile attack. While Sue is initially unimpressed by Mick's unconventional behavior and rustic lifestyle, she becomes increasingly intrigued by his survival skills and local knowledge. After a series of adventures in the Outback, the two decide to travel together to New York City, where Mick must navigate the complexities of urban life while Sue finds herself torn between her current relationship and her growing affection for the Australian bushman.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
Sue Charlton, a feature writer, travels to the Australian Outback to interview Mick 'Crocodile' Dundee, a bushman known for his survival skills. Despite her initial skepticism of his uncouth manners, Sue becomes impressed by his prowess in the wild. The two travel to New York City, where Mick's survival instincts are put to the test in an urban environment. While Sue's boyfriend, Richard, mocks Mick's lifestyle, she finds herself increasingly drawn to the bushman. At a dinner hosted by Sue's father, Richard proposes to her, and her confused silence is taken as acceptance. Heartbroken, Mick decides to leave for the United States. Sue chases him through a crowded subway station, and amidst the crowd, she declares her love for him, leading to a triumphant reunion.
- First release year
- 1986
- Runtime (minutes)
- 104
- Production countries
- Australia; United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Peter Faiman
- Writers
- Paul Hogan · screenplay; Ken Shadie · screenplay; John Cornell · screenplay; Paul Hogan · story
- Cast and characters
- Paul Hogan · Mick; Linda Kozlowski · Sue Charlton; Mark Blum; David Gulpilil; Michael Lombard; John Meillon
- Genres
- romantic; action; adventure; comedy
- Themes
- Fish-out-of-water; Cultural clash; Nature vs. Urbanity
- Tone and mood
- Comedy; Adventure; Lighthearted
- Setting
- Walkabout Creek, Northern Territory, Australia; and New York City, USA.
- Premise and plot tags
- Fish-out-of-water; Road trip; Cultural clash
- Franchise connections
- Crocodile Dundee trilogy
- Reception
- The film was a critical and commercial success, becoming a worldwide phenomenon and a significant box office hit in Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
- Reported review scores
- Rotten Tomatoes · score: 87% · scale: percentage · review count: 138; Metacritic · score: 62 · scale: 100 · review count: 13; CinemaScore · score: B+ · scale: A+ to F
- Awards and nominations
- Best Musical or Comedy Actor · Golden Globe · Winning performance
- Production trivia
- The film was the highest-grossing film of all time in Australia at the time of its release.; The film was the highest-grossing non-US film at the US box office ever.; The film was the highest-grossing film of all time in New Zealand.
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