# The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)

> Three dazzling performers take a battered lavender bus across the Australian outback, finding friendship, courage, and self-acceptance amid comedy and hostility.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1832

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Stephan Elliott
- Cast: Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, Terence Stamp, Bill Hunter, Sarah Chadwick, June Marie Bennett, Rebel Penfold-Russell, John Casey
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109045/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: campy, witty, exuberant, road movie night, pride month

## Synopsis

A vibrant journey through the Australian outback that celebrates love and acceptance in all its forms.

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