I Want To Thank The Academy

About This Movie

I Want To Thank The Academy is a quirky slice of life that feels distinctly Australian while navigating the glitz of Hollywood. Richard Wilken's journey as a cattle farmer turned actor is filled with eccentric characters and absurd situations that keep you chuckling. The pacing ebbs and flows, sometimes leaning into longer, reflective moments that contrast sharply with the high-paced antics of Los Angeles. The practical effects, particularly in some of the more outrageous sequences, add a layer of charm that CGI just can’t replicate. Performances are all over the map but that's part of its charm; you get a real sense of the struggle, the hope, and those oddball moments that make life—and the pursuit of dreams—so richly textured.

Quirky humor with an Australian twistEccentric performances add to the charmBlend of adventure, comedy, and drama