Crackers (1998): Cast & Plot
Crackers is a 1998 family comedy directed by David Swann, starring Daniel Kellie as Joey Dredge, Susan Lyons and Peter Rowsthorn. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- David Swann
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Australian Film Commission
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Crackers About?
The premise of Crackers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Joey Dredge, a 12‑year‑old expelled for jumping off the school roof, spends a chaotic Christmas at his family’s beach house with his mother’s new boyfriend, the boy’s bully, and a trouble‑making great‑grandfather fresh out of prison. Albert’s crude antics—barbecuing the dog, self‑burial, and drug‑filled mishaps—push Joey to confront his grief, accept his blended family, and learn unexpected life lessons.
Crackers Cast & Characters
Daniel Kellie leads the cast as Joey Dredge, with Susan Lyons as Hilary Dredge and Peter Rowsthorn as Bruno. Directed by David Swann; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Swann
- Daniel Kellie as Joey Dredge
- Susan Lyons as Hilary Dredge
- Peter Rowsthorn as Bruno
- Christopher Chapman as Angus
Also Starring in Crackers
· 9 more- Terry Gill Jack Hall
- Maggie King Violet 'Vi' Hall
- Valerie Bader Aunt Dottie
- Warren Mitchell Albert Hall
- Kirsty Child Charge Nurse
- Ross Williams Vice Principal
- Louise Siversen Teacher
- Tom Coltraine Driver's Companion
- Rainey Carah Driver
Crackers Plot Summary
What happens in Crackers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Joey Dredge [Daniel Kellie] is still grappling with the shock of his father’s death and the guilt from a reckless rooftop escape that led to his expulsion from school. After the incident, his mother, Hilary Dredge [Susan Lyons] decides to take him to her parents’ suburban home for the Christmas holidays. She brings along her new boyfriend, Bruno [Peter Rowsthorn], and Bruno’s son, Angus [Christopher Chapman], both of whom Joey resents, sensing a threat to the fragile routines he’s trying to cling to.
Full summary
The whole story of Crackers, scene by scene
Crackers Videos
The clip of Crackers.
Cars in Crackers
3 cars on screen, including the 1996 Ford Falcon Wagon and the Kenworth T-600.
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1996 Ford Falcon Wagon Important role -
Kenworth T-600 Minor role -
1994 Land-Rover Discovery Series I Minor role
Crackers Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Schrille Nacht - Ein total verrücktes Weihnachtsfest” and “Ütödöttek”.
- Also known as
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- Schrille Nacht - Ein total verrücktes Weihnachtsfest
- Ütödöttek
- Knäppskallarna
- Crackers - OZ
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Crackers FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Crackers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Crackers?
Crackers runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Crackers released?
Crackers was released on July 9, 1998.
Who directed Crackers?
Crackers was directed by David Swann.
More films by David Swann Who is in the cast of Crackers?
Crackers stars Daniel Kellie as Joey Dredge, Susan Lyons as Hilary Dredge and Peter Rowsthorn as Bruno, among 13 credited actors.
Does Crackers have a post-credit scene?
No. Crackers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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