The Dish

Name: The Dish
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: March 14, 2001
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 74
Cast: Sam Neill

2001

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Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: March 14, 2001 | PG-13

Starring: Sam Neill

Summary: Set on a sheep farm in the remote town of Parkes, Australia in 1969, this is the amusing story of a satellite interface that served as a relay between NASA and Apollo 11 during the historic mission to the moon.

Director: Rob Sitch

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 101 min

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

It's a lovely, original, Australian take on a climactic moment usually thought of as all American. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

Cannily weaving cross-cultural comedy with we-can-do-it humor in the spirit of "The Full Monty," the film builds to a rousing climax.

Joe Morgenstern

Apollo 11's mission was a singular chapter in the story of mankind; The Dish finds a whimsical, winning way of telling it anew.

Chris Kaltenbach

It was a time in history eminently worth celebrating on film.

David Sterritt

The acting and screenplay are amusing, but director Sitch might have taken a more adventurous approach to a tale with such an adventurous subject. Read full review

Dennis Harvey

A feel-good comic ensembler that's hard to resist. Read full review

Michael Atkinson

Harmless and affectionate, The Dish gives its clichés breathing room, and so a few are pleasantly surprising. Read full review

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Ummm

Jul 2, 2019

What a gorgeous fun nostalgic movie, with some wonderful lines and laughs. I highly recommend you watch it!

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HelenW.

Dec 13, 2006

One of my favorite movies. Anyone alive at the time the movie takes place is going to appreciate it. Very nostalgic, accented with popular music of the time, as well as a very nice score. I've seen it many times, and it still brings tears to my eyes. It is very sweet, funny and moving. One of my favorite movies. Anyone alive at the time the movie takes place is going to appreciate it. Very nostalgic, accented with popular music of the time, as well as a very nice score. I've seen it many times, and it still brings tears to my eyes. It is very sweet, funny and moving. One of the few moments in history you when you could believe we have the capacity to get it right, and you are glad to relive it again and again.… Expand

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goggomobile

Jul 2, 2019

This is my favourite Australian movie. A sweet and funny movie, well written and beautifully filmed, terrific performances by the main cast. If you were around at the time it is also very nostalgic and historically correct for the most part, right down to the coffee cups. A wonderfulThis is my favourite Australian movie. A sweet and funny movie, well written and beautifully filmed, terrific performances by the main cast. If you were around at the time it is also very nostalgic and historically correct for the most part, right down to the coffee cups. A wonderful testament to the Aussie spirit of the time and a time of hope & wonder.… Expand

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JAFO

Jul 2, 2019

This movie holds a great deal of nostalgia for me, (so please try to over look my bias) a wonderful time when things were simple & carefree in my very young life. A very sweet, fun movie with some good laughs thrown in, one of the better Aussies movies made. If you were around at the time,This movie holds a great deal of nostalgia for me, (so please try to over look my bias) a wonderful time when things were simple & carefree in my very young life. A very sweet, fun movie with some good laughs thrown in, one of the better Aussies movies made. If you were around at the time, it will bring back hopefully a lot of good memories back then. Watch it, enjoy it, I don't think you'll be disappointed.… Expand

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AlwaysAGoodDay

Nov 14, 2012

The Dish is a wonderful Australian comedy set in the daring days of the space race. Sam Neil is wonderful and the film is one of those happy films that reminds man of his better side.

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JayH

May 5, 2009

Sweet Australian film The cast is wonderful and give very real and natural performances. The characters are very well defined. Great cinematography, well written and directed. It's a fine, solid film.

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Tyranian

Apr 7, 2019

Should be better than it is, has some great moments but is ultimately poorly-made.

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