Back to the Outback (2021)
Kernel Score: 85% · 774 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Released: 2021-12-03
Runtime: 92 minutes
Where to watch Back to the Outback
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Tired of being locked in a reptile house where humans gawk at them like they are monsters, a ragtag group of Australia’s deadliest creatures plot an escape from their zoo to the Outback, a place where they’ll fit in without being judged.
Back to the Outback parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Back to the Outback is a PG animated family film about zoo animals escaping to find acceptance in the wild.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Claire Knight
Cast
- Isla Fisher as Maddie (voice)
- Tim Minchin as Pretty Boy (voice)
- Eric Bana as Chaz (voice)
- Guy Pearce as Frank (voice)
- Miranda Tapsell as Zoe (voice)
- Angus Imrie as Nigel (voice)
- Keith Urban as Doug (voice)
- Aislinn Derbez as Legs (voice)
- Diesel La Torraca as Chazzie (voice)
- Jack Charles as Greg, the Head Frill Neck (voice)
Back to the Outback FAQ
Is Back to the Outback good?
Back to the Outback has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 774 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Back to the Outback?
In the US you can stream Back to the Outback on Netflix.
Is Back to the Outback OK for kids?
Back to the Outback is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Back to the Outback is a PG animated family film about zoo animals escaping to find acceptance in the wild.
What movies are like Back to the Outback?
If you liked Back to the Outback, try Bilby, An Egg Rescue, Little Eggs: A Frozen Rescue and Astro Kid.