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The Sapphires

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A would-be music promoter (Chris O'Dowd) sees something special in a girl group of four Australian singers and takes them to Vietnam to perform for American troops.

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Critics Consensus

While it's plenty predictable and sentimental, The Sapphires also has an irresistible feel-good vibe, winning music and charming performances to spare.

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Francesca Steele Independent (UK) 08/11/2017
This feelgood flick will almost certainly be an international hit and it is undeniably uplifting, the joyousness of soul music smoothing out the odd shifts in tone that arise as a result of the strange genre conflict. Go to Full Review Joe Neumaier New York Daily News 01/01/2014
3/5
This charming Australian import has a groove much like other low-key, let's-put-on-a-show indies such as Hear My Song and The Commitments, and never uses its social conscience as simply backbeat. Go to Full Review Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle 04/12/2013
3/5
Exuberant but fairly formulaic. Go to Full Review Oti For Your Reference Podcast 02/08/2024
3.5/5
A heartwarming blend of light and shadow, beautifully juxtaposing joyous-soulful music with the era's stark realities. Go to Full Review KT Mahe For Your Reference Podcast 02/08/2024
4/5
The Sapphires is a solid entry into Indigenous cinema from so called Australia. There is a considered balance to addressing topics like the Stolen generation with the levity of music, love and family. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 08/13/2023
2.5/4
...a mostly affable yet entirely generic endeavor that benefits from its solid performances and rousing musical numbers... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Susan R @RT66900340 03/01/2025 Totally sentimental guff 🙄 Jesus anymore sugary I would become a diabetic! Sorry Chris I do love you in Vienna dropping the snow globe! , go there again ?? See more Jacqueline M @RT20048680 10/20/2024 One of the most feel good cheesy Glorious, funny. Sad films I've seen for a while .engaging from the start to the end Beautiful women, beautiful voices, wonderful story line . Definitely will watch again See more chris l @RT76104334 08/22/2023 This is a great movie! The music and the true story are amazing!! See more Roy V @RT30253098 05/16/2023 There's something in the Australian water, in her wild environs, in her wastelands, in her history, that allows for both aboriginals and convicts to forge a character that's inimitable! Her actors and producers are tier one! See more steven c @RT64355174 01/13/2023 Not quite as good as the Commitments, but a similar type of story. Chris O'Dowd is hilarious and the four girls are terrific singers and actresses. The story pulls you along with lots of laughs and some very thoughtful insights into the plight of the Australian Aborigines. In particular, the tragedy of the separation of children from their culture and families was new to me. The connections between the Australian situation and the plight of blacks and First Nations people in North America was brought home in a clever way using the Stolen Generation and the Vietnam War as a backdrop. But despite this, the movie is not preachy or depressing. It's a thoroughly enjoyable flick that sends you away hopeful, laughing, and thinking; a very nice accomplishment. See more 06/26/2022 Although some fairly horrible stuff happens in this movie, it's the one I turn to when I need to feel better. I've watched it at least 6 times. The story comes across as sincere and true to life, and I love the music. One-two-three, one-two-three! See more Read all reviews
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Wayne Blair

Director

Chris O'Dowd

Dave Lovelace

Deborah Mailman

Gail

Jessica Mauboy

Julie

Shari Sebbens

Kay

Miranda Tapsell

Cynthia

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Movie Info

Synopsis A would-be music promoter (Chris O'Dowd) sees something special in a girl group of four Australian singers and takes them to Vietnam to perform for American troops.
Director
Wayne Blair
Producer
Rosemary Blight, Kylie de Fresne
Screenwriter
Keith Thompson, Tony Briggs
Distributor
Weinstein Co.
Production Co
Goalpost Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Sexuality|A Scene of War Violence|Smoking|Some Language|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Musical, Comedy, Biography, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 22, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 14, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.4M
Runtime
1h 43m
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