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The Outback (2012)

“From Zero to Hero”

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Plot

In the rugged expanses of the Australian Outback, resides the heart of our tale - Johnny (Rob Schneider), a white koala, an anomaly in the wilderness. Mocked for his peculiar coloration, Johnny's world is a constant battlefield where his courage is ceaselessly tested by the other animals. His life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with a vivacious Tasmanian devil, Hamish (Bret McKenzie), and the silent yet expressive, photographer monkey, Higgens (Yvonne Strahovski). Seeing potential in Johnny, they invite him to the riotous world of a traveling circus, an escape from the harsh wilderness and a chance to be an admired sideshow attraction. Their journey to Precipice Lake, however, takes a calamitous detour when their wagon car detaches from the train, stranding them in the unforgiving desert. Banding together, they stumble upon an oasis flourishing with life, only to witness a pack of ruthless dingoes terrorizing the resident animals. Johnny, inadvertently, sends the dingoes scurrying back to their sinister boss, Bog (Alan Cumming), a colossal crocodile reigning over Precipice Lake. Hamish seizes the moment to introduce Johnny as "The Koala Kid", a hero who emerges from the shadows of mockery. Welcomed by the fascinated locals and adored by the innocent Charlotte (Jenni Pulos), Johnny becomes an unlikely hero, despite the skepticism of Charlotte's sister, Miranda (Sunny). However, when Charlotte falls into the clutches of the dingo minions, Johnny is pushed towards the ultimate test. He must not only live up to the heroic image Hamish has painted but also muster the courage to confront Bog and rescue Charlotte, proving to himself and others that he is more than just a white koala.

Where to watch The Outback?

The Outback is an adventure movie featuring Jenni Pulos and directed by Kyung Ho Lee.

It is possible to buy The Outback on Apple TV or rent it on Vudu.