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57% Critic Match
Beautiful Kate
“The past is always present.”
5.7 / 10• 2009• 1h 30m•R• English
Drama
Storyline
Ned Kendall is asked to return to the remote and isolated family home by his sister, to say goodbye to his father who is dying. Ned also brings his young aspiring actress fiancee who struggles with the isolation. When home he starts having memories of his childhood many involving his beautiful twin sister and his older brother. These memories awaken long-buried secrets from the family's past.
Cast & Crew
Ben Mendelsohn
Ned Kendall
Lead
Maeve Dermody
Toni
Rachel Griffiths
Sally Kendall
Sophie Lowe
Kate Kendall
JM
Josh McFarlane
Cliff Kendall
Bryan Brown
Bruce Kendall
SB
Suzie Boyaci
Emily Kendall (mum)
DB
Daniel Binks
Young Cliff Kendall
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Rachel Ward's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Beautiful Kate is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
