Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- earnest
- romantic
- sweeping
- family movie night
- horse movie marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jim returns to find high-country residents being driven out by richer low-country ranchers.
Jessica is pursued by a rich suitor while her father opposes her relationship with Jim.
The plot revolves around Jim's horse work, horse whispering, ranching, and the Australian high country.
Horseback riding and the high-country environment provide the film's principal action and visual grandeur.
Films like The Man From Snowy River II, and why
The Man from Snowy River
shared australian high-country western setting, horseback adventure, romantic conflict, and coming-of-age heroism
The Black Stallion
shared horse-centered western adventure, rugged frontier landscapes, and emotionally earnest romance
The Horse Whisperer
shared pastoral western setting, ranching conflict, class tension, and sweeping equestrian spectacle
Australia
shared family-friendly frontier adventure, horse culture, and conflict between traditional ranchers and wealthier outsiders
Movie Details
- Director
- Geoff Burrowes
- Release Date
- 1988-03-24
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (55)
Cast
- Tom Burlinson
- Sigrid Thornton
- Brian Dennehy
- Nicholas Eadie
- Mark Hembrow
- Bryan Marshall
- Rhys McConnochie
- Peter Cummins
- Cornelia Frances
- Tony Barry
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Man From Snowy River II about?
- A determined young horseman returns to Australia's high country to reclaim his love and defend mountain ranchers from encroaching wealth.
- What is The Man From Snowy River II like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Man From Snowy River II as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Man From Snowy River II violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Man From Snowy River II as mild.
- Which films are like The Man From Snowy River II?
- Films with a similar feel include The Man from Snowy River, The Black Stallion, The Horse Whisperer, and Australia.
- How long is The Man From Snowy River II?
- The Man From Snowy River II runs 110 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Man From Snowy River II?
- In United States, The Man From Snowy River II is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
