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- 1994
- R
- Gramercy Pictures (I)
- 1 h 44 m
- 1994
- R
- Gramercy Pictures (I)
- 1 h 44 m
Summary Mitzi, Felicia and Bernadette (Weaving, Pearce and Stamp) go to Alice Springs in their bus affectionately named Priscilla, to preform a drag show.
Directed By: Stephan Elliott
Written By: Stephan Elliott
- 1994
- R
- Gramercy Pictures (I)
- 1 h 44 m
- 1994
- R
- Gramercy Pictures (I)
- 1 h 44 m
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
70
7.8
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Summary Mitzi, Felicia and Bernadette (Weaving, Pearce and Stamp) go to Alice Springs in their bus affectionately named Priscilla, to preform a drag show.
Directed By: Stephan Elliott
Written By: Stephan Elliott
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 20 Critic Reviews
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70% Positive
14 Reviews
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30% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 20 Critic Reviews
70
70% Positive
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
30% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
It’s a tremendous film that was ahead of its time on LGBT issues and, in some ways, is ahead of ours.
A cheerfully vulgar and bitchy, but essentially warmhearted, road movie with a difference, which boasts an amazing star turn by Terence Stamp as a transsexual, Stephan Elliott's second feature is a lot of fun.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 32 User Ratings
7.8
88% Positive
28 Ratings
28 Ratings
9% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
3% Negative
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1 Rating
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 32 User Ratings
7.8
88% Positive
28 Ratings
28 Ratings
9% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
3% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
I don't know how anyone can give this film more than full marks. It shows not only the plight of **** men but effeminate **** men in a time and world where there was so much hate for anything against the norm. One of the best LGBTQ films ever made.
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How many things can happen when three drag queens, aboard a decrepit bus that breaks down on the Australian outback? Many. Without great fanfare and a lot of simplicity, it is one of the comedies that made a lot of noise in the not so distant 90s and incidentally put Hugo Weaving (Matrix, The Lord of the Rings) and Guy Pierce (Memento) under the spotlight. For useless trivia: this comedy was part of the opening ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
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On the whole, though, it is funny and compassionate, silly and sweet. [26 Aug 1994]
The comic pizazz and bawdy dazzle of this film's vision of gaudy drag performers trekking across the Australian outback certainly has a boisterous, addictive way about it. [10 Aug 1994]
It is done well, yet one is still surprised to find it done at all.
Those who find men in feathers inherently divine will have a high old time here, and there are enough hilarious cinematic moments for the gob-smacked rest.
Director Stephan Elliott too easily buys into the drag queens' conception of themselves as valiant pursuers of illusion, without ever questioning the value of the illusion being pursued.
I truly love this film - it's one of the rarest portrayals of marginalised societies and loneliness and people constantly looked down on (and believe me, it touches on EVERY version thereof - natives, immigrants, LGBT, rednecks, cabaret...) still keeping it bright and upbeat. Though the leads tackle heavy subjects constantly, their sense of humour is awesome. And this was before it was super fun to be open about anything.
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A good movie, that I truly like. I have it in my movie collection. This is by no means one of those Hollywood blockbusters. Although at times it feels slow, it is still engaging and witty. Dialogues are sharp and humorous while there is always an ingredient of sentimentality and nostalgy . The movie deals with themes as frienship, love, passion, betrayal, trust, compassion. Hence, it is much more than just another **** comedy for it is a film that explores the different human dimensions. Overall, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, is endearing, touching, and enlightening. It is powerful, without being over emotional or cheesy. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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Production Company
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment,
Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC),
Latent Image Productions Pty. Ltd.,
Specific Films,
New South Wales Film & Television Office
Release Date Aug 10, 1994
Duration 1 h 44 m
Rating R
Tagline It's the Australian film that blitzed overseas box offices. It caused a near riot at the Cannes Film Festival. It won an Academy Award®. It's fun, daring, over-the-top and unforgettable. It's a road movie with attitude and the occasional frock.
Awards
Golden Globes, USA
• 2 Nominations
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Australian Film Institute
• 2 Wins & 9 Nominations
