1982, Adventure, 1h 55m
33 Reviews 5,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Both a smart, suspenseful tale of intrigue and a sweeping romance, The Year of Living Dangerously features excellent performances from Mel Gibson and Sigourney Weaver as a pair of journalists covering political unrest in Indonesia. Read critic reviews
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When journalist Guy Hamilton (Mel Gibson) arrives in Jakarta, Indonesia, he has difficulty making contacts. He forms a friendship with dwarf photographer Billy Kwan (Linda Hunt), through whom he meets British diplomat Jill Bryant (Sigourney Weaver). Bryant falls for Hamilton, and she gives him key information about an approaching Communist uprising. As the city becomes more dangerous, Hamilton stays to pursue the story. However, he faces more threats as he gets closer to the government.
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Rating: PG
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Genre: Adventure
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Original Language: English
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Director: Peter Weir
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Producer: Jim McElroy
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Writer: C.J. Koch, Peter Weir, David Williamson
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Release Date (Theaters): wide
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Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Production Co: Metro Goldwyn Mayer
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Guy S. Hamilton
Jillian Edith 'Jill' Bryant
Billy Kwan
Pete Curtis
Col. Ralph Henderson
Wally O'Sullivan
Kumar
Kevin Condon
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May 23, 2021
The "journalists witnessing atrocities" genre is often fraught with narrative issues. This movie certainly isn't free of those problems but I like how almost intentionally clueless the western reporters are for most of the movie, caring more about the prestige of the "scoop" rather than the genocide occurring before their very eyes.
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Mar 04, 2010
Beautifully shot but the storyline is a bit unsatisfying. It is nice to see two powerhouse actors in the same film though.
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Aug 13, 2007
...................ok....
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Aug 08, 2007
Intense, finely made film. Gibson is very good in this, made before he become a blowhearted parody of himself. Linda Hunt is great in her oscar winning part and sigourney weaver is fine as always in a less showy role.
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