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Crackerjack
Why this pick
Like The Merger, this is an affectionate Australian underdog comedy where a reluctant participant finds purpose, friendship and unexpected community through a local sport.
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MOVIE2018 1h 43m AUS
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Rams
Why this pick
Its dry rural humour, weathered small-town setting and tender portrait of reconciliation echo The Merger’s warmth beneath its blokey, comic surface.
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The Castle
Why this pick
A deeply good-natured Australian comedy driven by ordinary people rallying around one another; it shares The Merger’s unpretentious humour and communal heart.
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Ride Like a Girl
Why this pick
For The Merger’s uplifting regional-sports spirit, this sincere crowd-pleaser brings a similar sense of perseverance, family friction and a community cheering an outsider on.
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Paper Planes
Why this pick
Though centred on a child rather than football, its modest Australian setting, earnest underdog momentum and emphasis on connection make it a close emotional fit.
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Damian Callinan
Troy Carrington
Angus McLaren
Carpet Burn
Stephen Hunter
Neville
John Howard
Bull Barlow
Kate Mulvany
Angie Barlow
Nick Cody
Goober
Penny Cook
Fran Barlow
Ben Knight
Harpo