Crackers (1998)

Larceny, adultery, sabotage and treachery. Yes, just your typical Christmas with the Dredge family! Twelve-year-old Joey Dredge is in trouble again. Expelled for jumping off the school roof, he's haunted by his father's death and hates his mother's new boyfriend and his bullying son. Compounding his misery is the knowledge he has to spend Christmas with them at the family beach house. Things look grim until the unexpected arrival of great-grandfather Albert, fresh from a stint in prison. Forced to share the back shed with this swearing, farting and devious octogenarian, Joey's life changes. Between barbecuing the family dog, performing a self-burial and causing his intended step-father to consume a startling amount of hash, Joey learns a few life lessons from Albert, who despite his many vices may give Joey the strength to accept the past and embrace the future.

Directing:
  • David Swann

Writing:
  • Chris Warner
  • John Thomson
  • Max Dann

Stars:
Release Date: 1998-07-09
themoviedb icon 6.0/10
  • Country: AU
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 90
  • Revenue: $1,263,230
Susan Lyons
Susan Lyons
Hilary Dredge
Peter Rowsthorn
Peter Rowstho...
Bruno
Valerie Bader
Valerie Bader
Aunt Dottie
Warren Mitchell
Warren Mitche...
Albert Hall
Kirsty Child
Kirsty Child
Charge Nurse
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