Runt (2024 film)

Runt is a 2024 Australian comedy-drama family film directed by John Sheedy, starring Celeste Barber, Deborah Mailman and Jack Thompson.

Cast

• Jai Courtney as Bryan Shearer
• Lily LaTorre as Annie Shearer
• Celeste Barber as Susie Shearer
• Deborah Mailman as Bernadette Box
• Jack Thompson as Earl Robert-Barren
• Genevieve Lemon as Dolly Shearer
• Matt Day as Fergus Fink
• Jack Latorre as Max Shearer
• Isaiah Supadi as Dustin Brawshaw

Animal performer

• Squid as Runt, Annie's dog

Production

The film, a comedy drama directed by Australian director John Sheedy, is based on Craig Silvey's 2022 novel of the same name.

The film was shot in York, Western Australia.

Release and reception

Runt premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival on 11 August 2024, and was released in Australian cinemas on 19 September 2024.

Runt was the third-highest grossing Australian film in Australia in 2024.

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