# The Man from Snowy River (1982)

> A young Australian horseman must prove himself amid a family feud, romantic obstacles, and the perilous freedom of the high country.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/14323

## Facts

- Runtime: 104 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Adventure, Western, Family
- Director: George T. Miller
- Cast: Tom Burlinson, Sigrid Thornton, Terence Donovan, Kirk Douglas, Jack Thompson, Tommy Dysart, Tony Bonner, Chris Haywood
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084296/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: earnest, romantic, uplifting, family movie night, weekend adventure viewing

## Synopsis

A young man's journey through love and loss in the rugged Australian wilderness.

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- [The Black Stallion Returns (1983)](https://ember.film/movie/14726)
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- [Hidalgo (2004)](https://ember.film/movie/1382)
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- [The Man From Snowy River II (1988)](https://ember.film/movie/8188)
- [Flicka 2 (2010)](https://ember.film/movie/23809)
- [Australia (2008)](https://ember.film/movie/3709)

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