Kangaroo Island

7/29/2026

With characters that feel lived-in, a gorgeous Australian coastal backdrop and family dynamics that will feel reminiscent at times of *King Lear*, **KANGAROO ISLAND** packs in enough drama, laughs and charm to make this one of the best films about the ties that bind. Written by Sally Gifford (who herself cameos as a shrewd Hollywood Agent) and directed by her husband, Timothy David – **KANGAROO ISLAND** feels at times like an entire television season of drama packed into its swift 113- minute runtime. It’s almost overwhelming – but brilliant moments of levity – especially the running gag of the “lost luggage” provide comedic oxygen throughout. Aussie actor Lou Wells (Rebecca Breeds), lured to the bright lights of Tinseltown experiences a career slump when she’s unceremoniously dumped