Quigley Down Under (1990): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Quigley Down Under is a 1990 action western directed by Simon Wincer, starring Ben Mendelsohn, Alan Rickman and Chris Haywood. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $21.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 51 on Metacritic. Stream it on Fawesome and fuboTV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Simon Wincer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Quigley Down Under About?
The premise of Quigley Down Under without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the Australian outback of 1896, a skilled American marksman is hired for what seems like a straightforward job. However, he soon discovers the assignment involves a ruthless landowner’s scheme to displace Aboriginal people. Facing a moral dilemma amidst the harsh landscape, Quigley must grapple with his employer's deceptive nature and fight for his own survival against a dangerous adversary and a landscape that tests his resolve.
Quigley Down Under Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- long range rifle
- australian aborigine
- rifleman
- rifle
- aussie western
- australia
- sharpshooter
- cowboy
- target practice
- sharps rifle
- one against many
- hired gun
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- the outback australia
- soldier
- pistol
- insanity
- murder of a child
- comanche indian
- australian western
- american abroad
- dingo
- showdown
- gunfight
- woman bound and gagged
- prostitute
- reference to wyoming
- sailing ship
- 19th century
- outback
- employer employee relationship
- horse
- advertisement
- medicine man
- slaughter
- extermination
- bigotry
- wild dog
- bound and gagged
- shot to death
- boomerang
- mexican standoff
- held at gunpoint
- arms dealer
- sawed off shotgun
- martial arts
- reference to samuel colt
- reference to wild bill hickok
- male nudity
- frontier justice
- spear throwing
Where to Watch Quigley Down Under
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Quigley Down Under Cast
Ben Mendelsohn leads the cast, with Alan Rickman and Chris Haywood. Directed by Simon Wincer; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Simon Wincer
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Critics gave Quigley Down Under 51 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 51 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 67% User score
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Quigley Down Under Plot Summary
What happens in Quigley Down Under from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Matthew Quigley (Ben Mendelsohn), an American cowboy renowned for his extraordinary marksmanship, responds to an unconventional advertisement, he unwittingly triggers a remarkable chain of events that will irrevocably change his life. Upon his arrival in the rugged landscapes of Australia, Quigley’s sharp instincts spark a confrontation with the menacing henchmen of Marston (Alan Rickman), who are attempting to forcibly take “Crazy Cora” (Cora) into their custody. A chaotic brawl ensues, ultimately leading to a tense showdown where Quigley boldly declines an offer to use his talents to eliminate the elusive Aboriginal Australians.
Full summary
The whole story of Quigley Down Under, scene by scene
Quigley Down Under Box Office
Quigley Down Under grossed $21.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$21.4M
- US & Canada
- $21.4M
Quigley Down Under Trailers & Videos
11 videos: 2 trailers and 9 clips.
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Clip Quigley On The Rocks
- Clip Long Range Bucket
- Clip Wagon Issues
How Well Do You Know Quigley Down Under?
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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Quigley Down Under Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Contratado para Matar” and “Куигли в Австралии”.
- Also known as
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- Contratado para Matar
- Куигли в Австралии
- Mr Quigley l'Australien
- Quigley, der Australier
- Carabina Quigley
- Um Profissional de Elite
- Monsieur Quigley l'Australien
- Un vaquero sin rumbo
- Ο Ανθρωπος της Μακρινής Ηπείρου
- Quigley u protinožců
- ブラッディ・ガン
- A winchester mestere
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- Квіґлі в Австралії
- Куигли: На другия край на света
- Australian villi länsi
- Prickskytten
- Quigley na Antypodach
- Con todas las de la ley
- 捍卫游侠
- 서부의 사나이 퀴글리
- Mr. Quigley l'australien
- Độc Nhãn
- Un vaquer sense rumb
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Quigley Down Under FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Quigley Down Under, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Quigley Down Under?
Quigley Down Under runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was Quigley Down Under released?
Quigley Down Under was released on October 19, 1990.
Who directed Quigley Down Under?
Quigley Down Under was directed by Simon Wincer.
More films by Simon Wincer Who is in the cast of Quigley Down Under?
Quigley Down Under stars Ben Mendelsohn, Alan Rickman and Chris Haywood, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Quigley Down Under?
In the US, Quigley Down Under is streaming on Fawesome, fuboTV and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Quigley Down Under make at the box office?
Quigley Down Under grossed $21.4 million worldwide.
How is Quigley Down Under rated?
Quigley Down Under has 51 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does Quigley Down Under have a post-credit scene?
No. Quigley Down Under has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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