Jindabyne (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Jindabyne is a 2007 drama thriller directed by Ray Lawrence, starring Gabriel Byrne, John Howard and Stelios Yiakmis. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes and earned $6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 65% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- Ray Lawrence
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Jindabyne About?
The premise of Jindabyne without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a fishing trip, a group of friends makes a disturbing find: the body of a murdered woman. They grapple with the decision of whether or not to report the crime, leading to a delay that tests their loyalties and exposes a complex web of moral considerations. As the situation escalates, one woman struggles to understand her husband’s choices and the troubling consequences that follow their silence.
Jindabyne Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- fishing trip
- aborigine
- murder
- dead body
- dead body in water
- finding a dead body
- racism
- australian aborigine
- murder investigation
- husband wife relationship
- female topless nudity
- scene of the crime
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- man wears eyeglasses
- serial murder
- tragic event
- woman in a bed
- teenager
- indigenous
- photograph
- old man
- old woman
- fish
- photography
- place in title
- creature feature
- dead body in a river
- fishing
- town
- river
- newsreader
- detective
- refusing to shake hands
- near drowning
- bare chested boy
- church
- teenage girl
- graffiti
- prayer
- newspaper
- euphemism
- telephone call
- mobile telephone
- posing for a photograph
- camera
- dead girl
- disposing of a dead body
- mirror
- apology
- alarm clock
- fade to black
Jindabyne Cast
Gabriel Byrne leads the cast, with John Howard and Stelios Yiakmis. Directed by Ray Lawrence; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ray Lawrence
More from Ray Lawrence
More films directed by Ray Lawrence, best-rated first: Lantana and Bliss.
Jindabyne Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Jindabyne 65% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 65% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 49%
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 5.0
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TMDB 55% User score
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Jindabyne Plot Summary
What happens in Jindabyne from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On an annual fishing trip in the high country, four men — Stewart Gabriel Byrne, Carl John Howard, Rocco Stelios Yiakmis, and Billy — stumble upon a girl’s body in the river. The victim, later revealed to be Aboriginal, has been murdered by Gregory, a local electrician. The discovery shocks the men and sows confusion: only the youngest, Billy, grasps that this is a crime, but his understanding is dismissed by the others. The situation quickly becomes a moral puzzle about duty, loyalty, and their shared past in a town that has already weathered upheaval.
Full summary
The whole story of Jindabyne, scene by scene
Jindabyne Box Office
Jindabyne grossed $6 million worldwide. $400,438 came from the US and Canada and $5.6 million (93%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$6M
- US & Canada
- $400.4K
- International
- $5.6M
Jindabyne Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Jindabyne.
How Well Do You Know Jindabyne?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the character Stewart?
Cars in Jindabyne
10 cars on screen, including the 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser and the 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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1982 Toyota Land Cruiser Main role -
2003 Toyota Land Cruiser Main role -
1983 Volvo 240 Main role -
1991 Ford Festiva Important role
Jindabyne Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Jindabyne - Irgendwo in Australien” and “ג'ינדאביין”.
- Also known as
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- Jindabyne - Irgendwo in Australien
- ג'ינדאביין
- Джиндабайн
- Vízbe fojtott bűnök
- 湖边疑云
- 진다바인
- Australie
- Duchy Jindabyne
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Jindabyne FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Jindabyne, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jindabyne?
Jindabyne runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was Jindabyne released?
Jindabyne was released on April 27, 2007.
Who directed Jindabyne?
Jindabyne was directed by Ray Lawrence.
More films by Ray Lawrence Who is in the cast of Jindabyne?
Jindabyne stars Gabriel Byrne, John Howard and Stelios Yiakmis, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Jindabyne make at the box office?
Jindabyne grossed $6 million worldwide ($400,438 domestic, $5.6 million international).
How is Jindabyne rated?
Jindabyne has 65% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Does Jindabyne have a post-credit scene?
No. Jindabyne has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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