

1971
Under the pretense of having a picnic, a geologist takes his teenage daughter and 6-year-old son into the Australian outback and attempts to shoot them. When he fails, he turns the gun on himself, and the two city-bred children must contend with harsh wilderness alone. They are saved by a chance encounter with an Aboriginal boy who shows them how to survive, and in the process underscores the disharmony between nature and modern life.
Walkabout (1971) is a Adventure, Drama film that follows under the pretense of having a picnic, a geologist takes his teenage daughter and 6-year-old son into the Australian outback and attempts to shoot them. When he fails, he turns the gun on himself, and the two city-bred children must contend with harsh wilderness alone. They are saved by a chance encounter with an Aboriginal boy who shows them how to survive, and in the process underscores the disharmony between nature and modern life. Currently, you can watch Walkabout on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 435 votes. Fans of adventure movies may also want to explore similar titles below.