Crackers (1998)
Just your average bunch of biscuits!
Larceny, adultery, sabotage and treachery. Yes, just your typical Christmas with the Dredge family! Twelve-year-old Joey Dredge is in trouble again. Expelled for jumping off the school roof, he's haunted by his father's death and hates his mother's new boyfriend and his bullying son. Compounding his misery is the knowledge he has to spend Christmas with them at the family beach house. Things look grim until the unexpected arrival of great-grandfather Albert, fresh from a stint in prison. Forced to share the back shed with this swearing, farting and devious octogenarian, Joey's life changes. Between barbecuing the family dog, performing a self-burial and causing his intended step-father to consume a startling amount of hash, Joey learns a few life lessons from Albert, who despite his many vices may give Joey the strength to accept the past and embrace the future.
Cast
- Daniel Kellie - Joey Dredge
- Peter Rowsthorn - Bruno
- Susan Lyons - Hilary Dredge
- Terry Gill - Jack Hall
- Maggie King - Violet 'Vi' Hall
- Valerie Bader - Aunt Dottie
- Warren Mitchell - Albert Hall
- Christopher Chapman - Angus
- Louise Siversen - Teacher
- Ross Williams - Vice Principal
Screenplay
- David Swann
- Max Dann (Script Editor)
- John Thomson (Script Editor)
- Chris Warner (Script Editor)
Themes
Eccentric Families and Joyful Chaos, Awkward Family Dinner and Comedy Gold, Family Vacation and Hilarious Chaos, Holiday Vacation Disaster and Hilarious Fun, Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies
Keywords
barbecue (bbq), family dinner, family, dead father, sinking boat, estranged family member, christmas
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Crackers about?
- Larceny, adultery, sabotage and treachery. Yes, just your typical Christmas with the Dredge family! Twelve-year-old Joey Dredge is in trouble again. Expelled for jumping off the school roof, he's haunted by his father's death and hates his mother's new boyfriend and his bullying son. Compounding his misery is the knowledge he has to spend Christmas with them at the family beach house. Things look grim until the unexpected arrival of great-grandfather Albert, fresh from a stint in prison. Forced to share the back shed with this swearing, farting and devious octogenarian, Joey's life changes. Between barbecuing the family dog, performing a self-burial and causing his intended step-father to consume a startling amount of hash, Joey learns a few life lessons from Albert, who despite his many vices may give Joey the strength to accept the past and embrace the future.
- Who directed Crackers?
- Crackers was directed by David Swann.
- Who stars in Crackers?
- Crackers stars Daniel Kellie, Peter Rowsthorn, Susan Lyons, Terry Gill, Maggie King, Valerie Bader.
- How long is Crackers?
- Crackers has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Crackers?
- Crackers is a Comedy, Family film.
- How much did Crackers gross?
- Crackers grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was Crackers produced?
- Crackers was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of Crackers?
- The themes of Crackers include: Eccentric Families and Joyful Chaos, Awkward Family Dinner and Comedy Gold, Family Vacation and Hilarious Chaos, Holiday Vacation Disaster and Hilarious Fun, Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies.