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Red Hill (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Red Hill is a 2010 crime thriller starring Ryan Kwanten, Steve Bisley and Tommy Lewis. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $324,424 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Original Screenplay at the AACTA Awards 2012. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

IMDb rating
6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
79%
worldwide gross
$324.4K
award nomination
1
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Red Hill (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genres
Thriller , Crime , Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Red Hill About?

The premise of Red Hill without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In the remote Australian outback, rookie police officer Shane Cooper’s first day on the job quickly turns perilous when a prison escape triggers a violent conflict. Convict Jimmy Conway seeks revenge against the local community, leading to a deadly confrontation with law enforcement, spearheaded by the uncompromising Old Bill. As darkness falls, Shane is forced to confront danger and make difficult choices to survive the escalating violence and bloodshed in the unforgiving wilderness.

Red Hill Themes & Keywords

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  • death of wife
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  • murder spree
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  • contemporary western
  • police
  • rape
  • wife raped in front of her husband
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Cast & crew

Red Hill Cast

Ryan Kwanten leads the cast, with Steve Bisley and Tommy Lewis.

Ratings

Red Hill Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Red Hill 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

Plot

Red Hill Plot Summary

What happens in Red Hill from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Shane Cooper, played by Ryan Kwanten, is a young police officer who moves to the quaint town of Red Hill with his expectant wife to build a new life. On his very first day on duty, he feels the cold shoulder from Old Bill, portrayed by Steve Bisley, the head of the local police force. Bill’s scorn stems from Shane’s struggles with his firearm, particularly after a traumatic incident where he hesitated to shoot an armed young boy, resulting in Shane being injured while on duty.

Full summary

The whole story of Red Hill, scene by scene

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Box office

Red Hill Box Office

Red Hill grossed $324,424 worldwide. $21,087 came from the US and Canada and $303,337 (94%) from the rest of the world.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$324.4K

US & Canada
$21.1K
International
$303.3K
US & Canada 6% Rest of the world 94%
Awards

Red Hill Awards & Nominations

Red Hill earned 1 award nomination, including Best Original Screenplay at the AACTA Awards 2012.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

Red Hill Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Red Hill.

Red Hill | trailer US (2010)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Red Hill?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Who plays the role of the fresh-faced police officer Shane Cooper?

Cars

Cars in Red Hill

16 cars on screen, including the 1978 Ford Fairlane and the 1993 Ford Falcon Panel Van.

All 16 cars
  • 1978 Ford Fairlane in Red Hill 1978 Ford Fairlane Main role
  • 1993 Ford Falcon Panel Van in Red Hill 1993 Ford Falcon Panel Van Important role
  • 1968 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red Hill 1968 Toyota Land Cruiser Important role
  • 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red Hill 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser Important role
Details

Red Hill Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Busca Sangrenta” and “Красный холм”.

Also known as
  • Busca Sangrenta
  • Красный холм
  • Vörös hegy
  • 红色山丘
  • רד היל
  • Red Hill: Krvavý zapadákov
  • Червеният хълм
  • 레드 힐

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FAQ

Red Hill FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Red Hill, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Red Hill?

Red Hill runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Red Hill released?

Red Hill was released on November 5, 2010.

Who is in the cast of Red Hill?

Red Hill stars Ryan Kwanten, Steve Bisley and Tommy Lewis.

How much did Red Hill make at the box office?

Red Hill grossed $324,424 worldwide ($21,087 domestic, $303,337 international).

How is Red Hill rated?

Red Hill has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.

Was Red Hill nominated for any awards?

Red Hill received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Red Hill have a post-credit scene?

No. Red Hill has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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