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Beautiful Kate (2009)

Movie ★ 5.6 90 min

Drama

Ned Kendall is asked to return to the remote and isolated family home by his sister, to say goodbye to his father who is dying. Ned also brings his young aspiring actress fiancee who struggles with the isolation. When home he starts having memories of his childhood many involving his beautiful twin sister and his older brother. These memories awaken long-buried secrets from the family's past.

Rachel Ward Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 6, 2009
Runtime
90 min
Rating
R
Budget
$4.3M
IMDb
tt1209377
Country
Language
Studio
Beautiful Kate Productions, Doll Australia, New Town Films Pty. Ltd.

Themes

Cast

Ben Mendelsohn Ben Mendelsohn Ned Kendall Maeve Dermody Maeve Dermody Toni Rachel Griffiths Rachel Griffiths Sally Kendall Sophie Lowe Sophie Lowe Kate Kendall Josh McFarlane Cliff Kendall Bryan Brown Bryan Brown Bruce Kendall Suzie Boyaci Emily Kendall (mum) Daniel Binks Young Cliff Kendall Heloise Baker Young Sally Kendall Eve Burner Young Kate Kendall Briony Kent Tamara Jarrah Cocks Andy Cromer Scott O'Donnell Young Ned Kendall John Clark Priest

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Frequently asked questions

What is Beautiful Kate about?
Ned Kendall is asked to return to the remote and isolated family home by his sister, to say goodbye to his father who is dying. Ned also brings his young aspiring actress fiancee who struggles with the isolation. When home he starts having memories of his childhood many involving his beautiful twin sister and his older brother. These memories awaken long-buried secrets from the family's past.
Who directed Beautiful Kate?
Beautiful Kate was directed by Rachel Ward.
Who stars in Beautiful Kate?
Beautiful Kate stars Ben Mendelsohn, Maeve Dermody, Rachel Griffiths, Sophie Lowe.
When was Beautiful Kate released?
Beautiful Kate is a 2009 drama film.
Where can I watch Beautiful Kate?
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