The Legend of Molly Johnson Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Apr. 8, 2023

The Legend of Molly Johnson

Release Date: Friday, August 19, 2022 Limited

Sam Reid, Harry Greenwood, Nicholas Hope, Maggie Dence, Bruce Spence, Benedict Hardie, David Jowsey, Leah Purcell, Rob Collins, Greer Simpkin, Malachi Dower-Roberts, Jessica De Gou, Nicole Dade, Tony Cogin, Angela Littlejohn, Bain Stewart

N/A Drama 1 hr, 49 m

4.5

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33% WON'T SEE

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Plot

What's the story about?

In 1893 on an isolated property, a heavily pregnant woman named Molly Johnson (Leah Purcell) and her children struggle to survive the harsh Australian landscape; her husband is gone, droving sheep in the high country. Molly then finds herself confronted by a shackled Aboriginal fugitive named Yadaka (Rob Collins). As an unlikely bond begins to form between them, secrets unravel about her true identity. Meanwhile, realizing Molly’s husband is missing, new town lawman Nate Clintoff becomes suspicious and sends his constable to investigate. The deadly encounter between Molly, Yadaka and the constable results in a tragic chain of events with Molly becoming a symbol of feminism and anti-racism.

Cited as official plot version

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Legend of Molly Johnson.

L
Leah Purcell
Shayda, Jindabyne
S
Sam Reid
'71, 2:22
R
Rob Collins
Limbo, Angel of Mine
J
Jessica De Gou
B
Benedict Hardie
Wolf Man, Carmen
H
Harry Greenwood
Sleeping Dogs, True History of the Kelly Gang
T
Tony Cogin
N
Nicholas Hope
Limbo
M
Maggie Dence
B
Bruce Spence
Occupation, Children of the Corn
M
Malachi Dower-Roberts

Crew Behind the Film

The The Legend of Molly Johnson behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

Director: Leah Purcell
Screenwriter: Leah Purcell
Producers: Nicole Dade
David Jowsey
Angela Littlejohn
Leah Purcell
Greer Simpkin

Studio: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Companies: —

Additional Information

MPA Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: 1 hr, 49 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

All Trailers

Official The Legend of Molly Johnson movie trailers and clips.

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Production Details

What we know about the The Legend of Molly Johnson movie production.

Key Facts

In the Snowy Mountains, heavily pregnant Molly Johnson is pushed to her limits. With the burden of a dark secret and intruders to her property, Molly does whatever it takes to protect her children.
A a reimagining of Leah Purcell’s acclaimed play and Henry Lawson’s classic short story (7/5/2022).

Production Updates

Jul 2022

Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Release Dates

When was the film released?

The Legend of Molly Johnson was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, August 19, 2022. There were 11 other movies released on the same date, including Beast, Bullet Proof and Delia's Gone. As a limited release, The Legend of Molly Johnson was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The Legend of Molly Johnson was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, August 19 , 2022. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices. Available from digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Fandango At Home and others.

United States

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Now Available

Digital (Ultra HD) & more

2022-08-19 Digital