The Castle (1997)
Kernel Score: 78% · 222 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1997-04-10
Runtime: 85 minutes
Where to watch The Castle
- Free with ads: Hoopla
- Rent: Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The quirky Kerrigan family lives together in a makeshift home they built themselves – with great pride and a bizarre attention to detail – a few yards from the edge of Melbourne, Australia's busy Tullamarine Airport. When a building inspector condemns the building and reveals that the government plans to use their land for an airport expansion, Darryl Kerrigan and his brood recruit hack attorney Dennis Denuto and prepare themselves for the fight of their lives.
The Castle parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Castle is an R-rated Australian comedy-drama about a working-class family fighting a legal battle to keep their home.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Rob Sitch
Cast
- Michael Caton as Darryl Kerrigan
- Anne Tenney as Sal Kerrigan
- Stephen Curry as Dale Kerrigan
- Anthony Simcoe as Steve Kerrigan
- Sophie Lee as Tracy Kerrigan
- Wayne Hope as Wayne Kerrigan
- Tiriel Mora as Dennis Denuto
- Eric Bana as Con Petropoulous
- Charles Tingwell as Lawrence Hammill
- Robyn Nevin as Federal Court judge
The Castle FAQ
Is The Castle good?
The Castle has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 222 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Castle?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and rent it from Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Castle OK for kids?
The Castle is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Castle is an R-rated Australian comedy-drama about a working-class family fighting a legal battle to keep their home.
What movies are like The Castle?
If you liked The Castle, try Fatherhood, Gifted, Castello Cavalcanti and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.