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  • 2021
  • TV-PG
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 35 m
  • 2021
  • TV-PG
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 35 m

Summary Tired of being locked in a reptile house where humans gawk at them like they’re monsters, a ragtag group of Australia’s deadliest creatures plot a daring escape from their zoo to the Outback, a place where they’ll fit in without being judged for their scales and fangs. Leading the group is Maddie (Isla Fisher), a poisonous snake with a h...

Directed By: Harry Cripps, Clare Knight

Written By: Gregory Lessans, Charlie Bryant, Harry Cripps

  • 2021
  • TV-PG
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 35 m
  • 2021
  • TV-PG
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 35 m

Back to the Outback

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 5 Critic Reviews
58
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 17 User Ratings
6.5
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Summary Tired of being locked in a reptile house where humans gawk at them like they’re monsters, a ragtag group of Australia’s deadliest creatures plot a daring escape from their zoo to the Outback, a place where they’ll fit in without being judged for their scales and fangs. Leading the group is Maddie (Isla Fisher), a poisonous snake with a h...

Directed By: Harry Cripps, Clare Knight

Written By: Gregory Lessans, Charlie Bryant, Harry Cripps

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 5 Critic Reviews
58
60% Positive
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40% Mixed
2 Reviews
0% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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60% Positive
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40% Mixed
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0% Negative
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83
Dec 1, 2021
The moral is clear as day to any kid, though plenty of adults could use the reminder: Never judge any creature by the way they look. And, for animation devotees, the lesson is the same: Never judge a cute animated offering by its platform.
By Jude Dry FULL REVIEW
70
Dec 10, 2021
However generic this movie is in premise, there is wit to be found in its details, and warmth in its message.
By Natalia Winkelman FULL REVIEW

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Generally Favorable Based on 17 User Ratings
6.5
47% Positive
8 Ratings
41% Mixed
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12% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 17 User Ratings
6.5
47% Positive
8 Ratings
41% Mixed
7 Ratings
12% Negative
2 Ratings

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10
JanderTavares
Dec 19, 2023
Gostei bastante deste filme, achei ele por recomendação da Netflix e fiquei surpreso pela qualidade que tem.
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10
gruffaloslayer1
Apr 3, 2022
Ignore the 10 star rating. This movie deserves 11/10 stars, I loved this movie.
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63
Dec 14, 2021
It’s formulaic, but good clean fun. And it’s a fair dinkum way for the kiddos to learn Oz wildlife and Oz slang in a cartoon.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
50
Dec 10, 2021
The problem here is a recurring one with recent family entertainment and it's how little there is below the repetitive surface. Jokes are recycled with alarming regularity, and most of the supporting characters outside of Maddie fall flat.
By Brian Tallerico FULL REVIEW
40
Dec 1, 2021
The aesthetic of the animation is, like the script, rather nondescript, with boilerplate-looking gloss and shine – like any number of less memorable DreamWorks or Pixar productions
By Luke Buckmaster FULL REVIEW
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PancakeReviews
Oct 15, 2023
This movie is actually very entertaining the entire time I wanted to know what was next
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8
Exceladeogun
Dec 27, 2021
Back to the outbacks Vibrant and enchanting with a brilliant message. The soundtrack was very fitting. There were some incredulous moments, but also very forgivable in the grand scheme of things. If only this was a Disney animation so that it could gain popularity. Perfect for children and thrilling for adults.
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7
Eduard0X
Dec 25, 2021
Esta muy lisda la película ha pesar que se parece a Madagascar esta muy entretenido
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sebastianali
Dec 30, 2021
Back to the outback has some major problems like the abuse of dumb humour or the fact that only three of the characters in the group has charm (Nigel and Frank are just so forgettable, easily one of the worst companions i ever seen in a movie, they could just dont be there and the movie wouldnt change anything). But its good messages really saves the movie. Maddie especially is a very good protagonist, and is the best developed character in the movie by far, and i like how two humans in the movie dont see the animals as "pure evil", but this really remains unexploited and is still very forced in the movie (along with many other forced situations only for doing bad dumb humour like the use of a rocket launcher only to stop some animals). Also, the main villain is horrible. Is impressive how unbalanced he is. He risk the life of he´s son only to chase some dangerous animals and later he forgives them only for saving their life. Overall, while is a very flawed movie with tons of filler and dumb/forced situations, characters like Maddie, Zoe and Pretty Boy saved the whole movie thanks to its unique charm.
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H0kv5
Dec 29, 2021
I can't say much but it was a beautiful feeling that they thought of this this way it was awesome even, hey chaz don't 4get you got a new family now or whatever way u see them just hold on.
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Production Company Netflix Animation, Reel FX Creative Studios, Weed Road Pictures
Release Date Dec 10, 2021
Duration 1 h 35 m
Rating TV-PG
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Tagline Dangerously Cute and On The Loose
Website https://www.netflix.com/title/81002813/
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