The Year of Living Dangerously

Name: The Year of Living Dangerously
Director: Peter Weir
Genre: Romance, Drama
Released: 1982-01-01
Duration: 114 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Mel Gibson, Sigourney Weaver, Linda Hunt, Michael Murphy, Bill Kerr

1982Dir. Peter Weir1h 54m

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Runtime1h 54m

Released1982

Budget$6M

Box office$13.2M

DirectorPeter Weir

About This Movie

So, 'The Year of Living Dangerously' – it’s really quite a gripping film. Set against the backdrop of Indonesia’s political chaos in the early '60s, you’ve got this young Australian journalist, played by Mel Gibson, who’s trying to make sense of the mayhem around him. The atmosphere is thick with tension, and you can feel the weight of the impending revolution. Sigourney Weaver brings this complexity to her role as a British diplomat, and there’s a certain chemistry between her and Gibson that's really fascinating. The pacing? It’s deliberate, allowing the political stakes to simmer while personal relationships develop. Plus, the practical effects used in the chaos scenes add a layer of realism that’s often overlooked. Definitely a unique perspective on war and romance.

Set during Sukarno's presidency in IndonesiaMel Gibson and Sigourney Weaver's performances stand outThemes of love amidst political unrest