Overview
A solitary journey across the Australian desert leads to profound self-discovery.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- austere
- contemplative
- intimate
- reflective weekend viewing
- travel inspiration
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film's gorgeous cinematography and Mia Wasikowska's outstanding performance, while finding its restrained pace less exciting.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Robyn's 2,700-kilometre desert trek is conveyed through sustained attention to the Western Australian outback and its changing terrain.
Robyn travels with only her dog and four camels, treating isolation as an intentional part of her search for self-understanding.
The desert crossing is explicitly framed as a journey of self-discovery rather than a mission with an external practical purpose.
The film's acclaimed cinematography emphasizes the harsh yet gorgeous scale of the Australian desert.
Films like Tracks, and why
Into the Wild
shared autobiographical journey, wilderness immersion, self-discovery, and reflective adventure drama
The Way
shared contemplative pacing, landscape-centered storytelling, solitary travel, and emotional transformation
Wild
shared true-story endurance journey, intimate character focus, and visually striking natural environments
Rabbit-Proof Fence
shared Australian outback setting, understated drama, and encounters between outsiders and local communities
Movie Details
- Director
- John Curran
- Release Date
- 2013-12-19
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (582)
Cast
- Mia Wasikowska
- Adam Driver
- Emma Booth
- Jessica Tovey
- Lily Pearl
- Robert Coleby
- Bryan Probets
- John Flaus
- Melanie Zanetti
- Rainer Bock
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel, Peacock Premium Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Tracks about?
- A solitary young woman crosses the Australian desert with camels and a dog, discovering that endurance can become a form of inner freedom.
- What is Tracks like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Tracks as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Tracks violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Tracks.
- What did critics think of Tracks?
- Critics broadly praised the film's gorgeous cinematography and Mia Wasikowska's outstanding performance, while finding its restrained pace less exciting.
- Which films are like Tracks?
- Films with a similar feel include Into the Wild, The Way, Wild, and Rabbit-Proof Fence.
- How long is Tracks?
- Tracks runs 112 minutes.
- Where can I watch Tracks?
- In United States, Tracks streams on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel, Peacock Premium Plus.
