Synopsis
In remote Western Australia, two estranged farmer brothers, Colin and Les, are at war. But when Les' prize ram is diagnosed with a rare and lethal illness, authorities order a purge of every sheep in the valley—so the brothers must work together to reunite their family, save their herd, and bring their community back together.
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Cast
- Sam NeillColin
- Michael CatonLes
- Miranda RichardsonKat
- Wayne BlairLionel
- Asher KeddieAngela
- Leon FordDe Vries
- Hayley McElhinneyMay
- Travis McMahonFergo
- Kipan RothburyFrenchie
- Will McNeillJackson
Recommendations
- 83
Original-Cin
Rams is a film that goes its own way, settling like a cozy sweater made from beautiful sheep. - 80
The Guardian
Rams is a lovely, even-tempered drama about men and rural life, gentle but firm of spirit, with a down-to-earth pith and a way of entertainingly and unpretentiously exploring potentially difficult subjects such as masculinity. - 80
The Irish Times
No sensitive viewer could deny the spirit of the original remains, but Jeremy Sims’s charming cover version reverberates with unmistakably Australian harmonies. - 70
The New York Times
Directed with a genial breeziness by Jeremy Sims, the movie negotiates emotional downshift and uplift with confidence. - 70
Los Angeles Times
Rams isn’t earth-shattering, but real-feeling and engaging, with a strong cast and fine sheep and a good dog. - 70
Variety
Of course, the film’s main selling point is the particular chemistry of its two leads. It’s a delight to see the usually dapper Neill convince as a disheveled farmer, with his unshaven face, wild hair and utilitarian clothing. Meanwhile, Caton, with his baleful glare and drunken muttering, is utterly believable as the older, angrier brother. - 63
Movie Nation
It’s a bit all over the place, introducing characters and possible story threads that it abandons, which accounts for what feels like a somewhat bloated running time for a dramedy that’s essentially a three-hander, and that wants to be — despite dramatic moments — a comedy. But the leads and the lovely scenery make up for some of that. - 60
Empire
Not as strong as the original, Rams is perhaps best described as a feature-length version of one of Sam Neill’s social media shorts; funny, a little bit rambling, winning.
