Snowtown

Snowtown

Australia's most infamous crime story

2011 · 120 min · ★ 6.3 · Crime, Drama

Based on true events, 16 year-old Jamie falls in with his mother's new boyfriend and his crowd of self-appointed neighborhood watchmen, a relationship that leads to a spree of torture and murder.

Directed by Justin Kurzel · Written by Shaun Grant

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