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Kokoda

Kokoda

Action · History · War · 2006

A bitter battle is fought between Australian and Japanese soldiers along the Kokoda trail in New Guinea during World War II.

Movie details

Kokoda

“Mates became heroes. The track became legend.”

2006 Action · History · War 1h 32m

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TMDB

6.2 / 10

Community rating

A bitter battle is fought between Australian and Japanese soldiers along the Kokoda trail in New Guinea during World War II.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Kokoda?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Alister Grierson

Written by

Alister Grierson · John Lonie

Jack Finsterer

Jack Finsterer

Jack Scholt

Travis McMahon

Travis McMahon

Darko

Simon Stone

Simon Stone

Max Scholt

Luke Ford

Luke Ford

Burke

Tom Budge

Tom Budge

Johnno

Steve Le Marquand

Steve Le Marquand

Sam

Angus Sampson

Angus Sampson

Dan

Court is in session

Put Kokoda on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.