Tracks (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Tracks is a 2014 adventure drama directed by John Curran, starring Mia Wasikowska and Adam Driver. It is based on Tracks by Robyn Davidson. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $5.9 million worldwide. It earned 4 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the AACTA Awards 2015. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- John Curran
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Weinstein Company, The
- Based on
- Tracks by Robyn Davidson
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tracks About?
The premise of Tracks without spoilers, adapted from Tracks by Robyn Davidson. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the vast and desolate Australian Outback, a young woman embarks on a solitary journey of self-discovery. Accompanied by her devoted dog and a caravan of camels, she traverses a remarkable 3,000-mile expanse, seeking solace and a deeper understanding of herself amidst the challenging landscape.
Tracks Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- desert
- explorer
- camel
- photographer
- national geographic magazine
- indian ocean
- western dessert australia
- journey
- independent woman
- based on true story
- based on book
- photograph
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- little girl
- moon
- airplane
- hiding
- media frenzy
- wrapped in a blanket
- combing someone's hair
- loneliness
- grief
- newspaper article
- newspaper headline
- reporter
- trust
- sense of time
- walking
- montage
- sand dune
- scene during closing credits
- shorts
- sarong
- dream
- voice over narration
- trek
- abandoned house
- self discovery
- begins with a quote
- suitcase
- train
- cigarette smoking
- hotel
- hotel room
- waitress
- year 1935
- tent
- camping
- year 1860
- father daughter relationship
- reference to ludwig leichhardt
Tracks Cast
Mia Wasikowska leads the cast, with Adam Driver. Directed by John Curran.
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Director John Curran
More from John Curran
More films directed by John Curran, best-rated first: Praise, The Painted Veil, Chappaquiddick and We Don't Live Here Anymore.
Tracks Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Tracks 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 83% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 77%
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Metacritic 78 Metascore
User score 7.3
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
73 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.5 /5
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Tracks Plot Summary
What happens in Tracks 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
Robyn Davidson, portrayed by Mia Wasikowska, is a determined young woman from Brisbane who embarks on an ambitious journey across the Australian outback with her loyal dog, Diggity. Her goal is to travel to Ayers Rock and eventually reach the ocean, and to prepare for her odyssey, she finds employment at a local pub in a small town, where she trades months of labor with a farmer named Kurt Posel, learning to handle camels. After a disagreement leads to her departure from Kurt’s employment, she discovers a dilapidated house in the bush, which she decides to make her home.
Full summary
The whole story of Tracks, scene by scene
Tracks Box Office
Tracks grossed $5.9 million worldwide. $510,007 came from the US and Canada and $5.3 million (91%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.9M
- US & Canada
- $510K
- International
- $5.3M
Tracks Awards & Nominations
Tracks earned 4 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the AACTA Awards 2015.
4 nominations1 ceremony
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AACTA Awards 2015 4 nominations- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Costume Design
- Nominated Best Film
- Nominated Best Lead Actress – Mia Wasikowska
How Well Do You Know Tracks?
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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What animal does Robyn Davidson bring with her on her journey?
Cars in Tracks
19 cars on screen, including the 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser and the 1963 Commer CA.
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1975 Toyota Land Cruiser Main role -
1963 Commer CA Important role -
1949 Austin A40 Devon Minor role -
1970 Holden Kingswood HG Minor role
Tracks Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “El viaje de tu vida” and “Тропы”.
- Also known as
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- El viaje de tu vida
- Тропы
- Spuren - Lass alles hinter Dir
- Tracks - Attraverso il deserto
- Spuren
- Çöldeki İzler
- Ścieżki
- 沙漠驼影
- Διασχίζοντας την Έρημο
- 트랙스
- דרכים
- 駱駝女孩的沙漠之旅
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- Uma Jornada Para Toda a Vida
- Stopy
- Пътища
- Стежки
- 奇跡の2000マイル
- Pėdsakai
- Poti
Seen Tracks?
Movies Like Tracks
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Back of Beyond, The Tracker and Walkabout.
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The Back of Beyond 1954 -
The Tracker 2004 -
Walkabout 1971 -
Tracktown 2017 -
Off Track 2017 -
A Far Off Place 1993 -
FAR. The Story of a Journey around the World 2017 -
Where the Tracks End 2023 -
Off the Map 2005 -
Break Free - Two People. Two Years. One Dream 2019 -
Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin 2019 -
Rabbit-Proof Fence 2002
Tracks FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Tracks, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tracks?
Tracks runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Tracks released?
Tracks was released on September 19, 2014.
Who directed Tracks?
Tracks was directed by John Curran.
More films by John Curran Who is in the cast of Tracks?
Tracks stars Mia Wasikowska and Adam Driver.
How much did Tracks make at the box office?
Tracks grossed $5.9 million worldwide ($510,007 domestic, $5.3 million international).
How is Tracks rated?
Tracks has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic and 3.5/5 on Letterboxd.
Is Tracks based on a book?
Yes. Tracks is adapted from Tracks by Robyn Davidson.
Was Tracks nominated for any awards?
Tracks received 4 nominations across 1 ceremony.
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