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Prime Mover

  • 2009
  • TV-14
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
181
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Prime Mover (2009)
ComedyDrama

A long haul truckie who finds that the reality of his existence is far removed from his youthful dreams of owning and driving his own prime mover.A long haul truckie who finds that the reality of his existence is far removed from his youthful dreams of owning and driving his own prime mover.A long haul truckie who finds that the reality of his existence is far removed from his youthful dreams of owning and driving his own prime mover.

  • Director
    • David Caesar
  • Writer
    • David Caesar
  • Stars
    • Michael Dorman
    • Emily Barclay
    • Ben Mendelsohn
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    181
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Caesar
    • Writer
      • David Caesar
    • Stars
      • Michael Dorman
      • Emily Barclay
      • Ben Mendelsohn
    • 4User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Michael Dorman
    Michael Dorman
    • Thomas
    Emily Barclay
    Emily Barclay
    • Melissa…
    Ben Mendelsohn
    Ben Mendelsohn
    • Johnnie
    William McInnes
    William McInnes
    • Phil
    Anthony Hayes
    Anthony Hayes
    • Businessman…
    Andrew S. Gilbert
    • Thomas' Dad…
    Lynette Curran
    Lynette Curran
    • Mrs Boyd
    Gyton Grantley
    Gyton Grantley
    • Repo Man 1
    Anni Finsterer
    Anni Finsterer
    • Thomas' Mum
    Jeanette Cronin
    Jeanette Cronin
    • Melissa's Mum
    Brian Meegan
    Brian Meegan
    • Melissa's Dad
    Scott McLean
    Scott McLean
    • Repo Man 2 'Jimmy'
    Tracey Ingram-Hockey
    • Barmaid
    Ken Smith
    • Little Bloke
    Tracy Lake
    • Bus Depot Woman
    Rhys Bartlett
    • Sarah (newborn)
    Ella Bowen
    • Sarah (8 months)
    Mia Lee Rathbone
    • Sarah (14 months)
    • Director
      • David Caesar
    • Writer
      • David Caesar
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    7sharkies69

    Romance, drama, comedy done with plenty of heart

    David Caeser mixes a nice blend here, set around the outback world of long haul trucking. Some really heartfelt moments are mixed with a sweet romance that holds the film together. Caesar doesn't shy away from the dark elements of the trucking industry either or the difficulties that the long haul lifestyle brings. Lots of drugs and shady characters and deals abound.

    Strong performances from the cast all round and witty dialog keep this moving along nicely.

    The only thing that made me sad at the end of this as I walked home was that this will be yet another well made and entertaining Aussie flick that the majority of Australians will ignore. I hope I'm wrong but I doubt it. This film and other Aussie flicks this year all deserve a better fate.

    Well done David, look forward to your next film.

    My uncle, a truckie who died on the infamous Putty Rd, would have loved this. I remember riding with him to Tamworth when I was a kid and the stories he'd tell.
    8weezebumble

    A deep story about emptiness and longing.

    The rating this movie has is just absurd.

    Sure its not an action packed, big budget film, but its got a lot of heart. And its memorable. I think it is a story a lot of Australians can relate to. For me, the whole movie resonates as an desperate tale of *will* and *desire* with a foreboding sense of not knowing or feeling what one really wants. Emily Barclay and Michael Dorman conveyed this feeling of emptiness, while Ben Mendelson seemed a little plastic and under-utilised. On the whole, a very enjoyable Aussie movie and one that, for me, was quite haunting really.

    I hope it attracts more viewers!

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    • Trivia
      Ben Mendelsohn claims he landed the role of Robin in A Place Beyond the Pines because Ryan Gosling had seen Prime Mover and wanted to work with him.
    • Soundtracks
      Mama's Little Girl
      Written by Brian Potter (as Potter) / Dennis Lambert (as Lambert)

      Published by Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd

      Performed by Emily Barclay

      Performed by Jade MacRae (as Jade McCrae)

      (P) Prime Mover Productions Pty Ltd

      Licensed courtesy of Universal Music Australia

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 8, 2009 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ciężarówka
    • Filming locations
      • Bourke, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Media Fund Management
      • Porchlight Films
      • Screen Australia
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    • Budget
      • A$5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,366
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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