The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994): Cast & Ratings
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is a 1994 comedy drama directed by Stephan Elliott, starring Guy Pearce and Hugo Weaving. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $11.3 million worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Costume Design, and 3 awards in all. Critics gave it 70 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Stephan Elliott
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Gramercy Pictures (I)
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert About?
The premise of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A group of flamboyant performers—Anthony, Adam, and Bernadette—travel across the Australian Outback in a vividly decorated bus named Priscilla. Their journey brings laughter and dazzling entertainment to isolated communities. Along the way, they encounter prejudice and must navigate personal secrets that challenge their friendship and force them to confront the difficulties of life on the road.
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- road trip
- bus
- desert
- drag queen
- gay father
- homophobia
- gay
- drag
- gay parent
- gay slur
- australia
- transgender
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- reference to abba
- homosexual character
- gay character
- gay interest
- dancing
- bar
- funeral
- road movie
- gender bending
- flashback
- childhood memory
- boy with a doll
- mother son relationship
- father son relationship
- on the road
- gay protagonist
- australian aborigine
- friendship between men
- champagne bottle
- bathing
- mechanic
- hiking
- stolichnaya vodka
- man wears eyeglasses
- name calling
- lying on a bed
- camp
- desert hotel
- travel
- disco music
- reference to rock hudson
- reference to shelley winters
- dark comedy
- aboriginal
- cross dressing
- road trip adventure
- australian stageplay
- ends with a freeze frame
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Cast
Guy Pearce leads the cast, with Hugo Weaving. Directed by Stephan Elliott.
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Director Stephan Elliott
More from Stephan Elliott
More films directed by Stephan Elliott, best-rated first: Easy Virtue, Swinging Safari, Rio, I Love You and Eye of the Beholder.
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert 70 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 73% User score
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The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Plot Summary
What happens in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Anthony “Tick” Belrose, who performs as Mitzi Del Bra, is a drag queen from Sydney presented with an opportunity to showcase his talent at Lasseters Hotel Casino Resort. This venue is managed by his estranged wife, Marion. To make his dreams a reality, he convinces his closest friends—Bernadette Bassenger, a transgender woman recently mourning her partner, and Adam Whitely, an exuberant younger drag queen known as Felicia Jollygoodfellow—to embark on a four-week performance tour at the casino. They set off in a large tour bus, affectionately named “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” embarking on an adventure through the heart of Australia.
Full summary
The whole story of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, scene by scene
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Box Office
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert grossed $11.3 million worldwide. $11.2 million came from the US and Canada and $58,791 (1%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$11.3M
- US & Canada
- $11.2M
- International
- $58.8K
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Awards & Nominations
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert won 1 Oscar, including Costume Design, and 3 awards in all. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1995, with 2 wins from 7 nominations.
3 wins10 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1995 2 wins · 7 nominations- Won Best Costume Design
- Won Best Makeup and Hair
- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Terence Stamp
- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Original Music
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Oscars 1995 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Costume Design
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Golden Globes 1995 2 nominations- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Terence Stamp
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 3 trailers, 1 teaser and 2 clips.
- Trailer 25th Anniversary Official Trailer
- Trailer 4K UHD Trailer
- Teaser 2022 Re-Release Trailer
- Clip The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert | People Like You | MGM Studios
How Well Do You Know The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert?
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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What is the name of the bus the trio travels in?
Cars in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
13 cars on screen, including the 1976 Hino RC 320 and the 1962 Dodge 300.
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1973 Toyota Land Cruiser Important role -
1961 Morris Minor 1000 Minor role
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Ørkendronningen Priscilla” and “프리실라”.
- Also known as
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- Ørkendronningen Priscilla
- 프리실라
- Priscilla, ørkenens dronning
- Rainha do Deserto
- Las aventuras de Priscilla, reina del desierto
- Priscilla, královna pouště
- Priscilla - Königin der Wüste
- Priscilla - La regina del deserto
- Priscilla, folle du désert
- 沙漠妖姬
- Приключения Присциллы, королевы пустыни
- Priscilla - A sivatag királynőjének kalandjai
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- Priscilla, królowa pustyni
- プリシラ
- Priscilla - öknens drottning
- הרפתקאותיה של פריסילה
- מלכת המדבר
- Priscilla Çöller Kraliçesi
- Dobrodružství Priscilly, královny pouště
- Priscilla, a Rainha do Deserto
- Priscilla - aavikon kuningatar
- Les aventures de Priscilla
- Приключенията на Присила - кралицата на пустинята, უდაბნოს დედოფალი პრისცილას თავგადასავალი
- Пригоди Прісцилли, королеви пустелі
- ผู้ชายอะเฮ้ว!
- Les Aventures de Priscilla, folle du désert
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The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert?
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert released?
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert was released on August 10, 1994.
Who directed The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert?
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert was directed by Stephan Elliott.
More films by Stephan Elliott Who is in the cast of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert?
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert stars Guy Pearce and Hugo Weaving.
How much did The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert make at the box office?
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert grossed $11.3 million worldwide ($11.2 million domestic, $58,791 international).
How is The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert rated?
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert has 70 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
What awards did The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert win?
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert won 3 awards from 10 nominations, including Best Costume Design at the BAFTA 1995.
Does The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert have a post-credit scene?
Yes. The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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