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2016
Not Rated
First Run Features
2 h 3 m

2016
Not Rated
First Run Features
2 h 3 m

Summary Rex is a cab driver who has never left the mining town of Broken Hill in his life. When he discovers he doesn’t have long to live, he decides to drive through the heart of the country to Darwin, where he’s heard he will be able to die on his own terms; but along the way he discovers that before you can end your life you’ve got to live it...

Directed By: Jeremy Sims

Written By: Reg Cribb, Jeremy Sims

2016
Not Rated
First Run Features
2 h 3 m

2016
Not Rated
First Run Features
2 h 3 m

Last Cab to Darwin

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 9 Critic Reviews

70

User Score Generally Favorable Based on 5 User Ratings

7.0

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Summary Rex is a cab driver who has never left the mining town of Broken Hill in his life. When he discovers he doesn’t have long to live, he decides to drive through the heart of the country to Darwin, where he’s heard he will be able to die on his own terms; but along the way he discovers that before you can end your life you’ve got to live it...

Directed By: Jeremy Sims

Written By: Reg Cribb, Jeremy Sims

Where to Watch

Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 9 Critic Reviews

67% Positive
6 Reviews

33% Mixed
3 Reviews

0% Negative
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Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 9 Critic Reviews

67% Positive
6 Reviews

33% Mixed
3 Reviews

0% Negative
0 Reviews

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The Globe and Mail (Toronto)

Jul 7, 2016

Director Jeremy Sims probably uses a setting-sun metaphor more than necessary, but otherwise his decisions are immaculate and his film should hold audiences in thrall. On a journey of self-discovery, the metre keeps running. Might as well, Last Cab tells us, get your money’s worth.

By Brad Wheeler FULL REVIEW

Apr 11, 2016

It’s not so much the destination but the physical and emotional journey embarked on in this thoughtful, culturally authentic road trip.

By Eddie Cockrell FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Jun 9, 2016

Smartly directed by Jeremy Sims, this sweet-hearted film mostly manages to avoid triteness even as it casually packs an emotional punch.

By Daniel M. Gold FULL REVIEW

Jun 9, 2016

The film’s destination might be apparent, but the trek through past regrets, race relations and the central subject itself never feels drawn out.

By Sarah Ward FULL REVIEW

Jun 9, 2016

Sims imbues his characters with rich thought and heart, particularly in regards to the understated, racially complicated, on-again/off-again relationship between Rex and Polly.

The Hollywood Reporter

Jun 9, 2016

The film never becomes morbid, though, which is both its strength and weakness.

By Harry Windsor FULL REVIEW

Jun 9, 2016

Caton is a perfect fit; he is touching, tender and a little bedraggled, emoting with a worn-out visage that looks like the 71-year-old has been marinated in beer and left in the sun to dry.

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User Score

Generally Favorable Based on 5 User Ratings

60% Positive
3 Ratings

40% Mixed
2 Ratings

0% Negative
0 Ratings

User Reviews

User Score

Generally Favorable Based on 5 User Ratings

60% Positive
3 Ratings

40% Mixed
2 Ratings

0% Negative
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Details

Production Company Last Cab Productions, Pork Chop Productions

Release Date Jun 10, 2016

Duration 2 h 3 m

Rating Not Rated

Genres

Tagline It's never too late to start living

Website http://www.firstrunfeatures.com/lastcabtodarwin.html

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Awards

Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards

• 2 Wins & 9 Nominations

Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards

• 2 Wins & 8 Nominations

Australian Film Critics Association Awards

• 7 Nominations

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