Summaries

12-year-old Billy McGregor's friendship with a playful baby kangaroo leads him on the ultimate adventure in this fun-filled story for all ages. Featuring amazing animals, beautiful scenery and a positive message about friendship and love.

Billy is a boy who is trying to save a baby kangaroo called Joey after its family is captured and taken to Sydney. Billy travels to Sydney to reunite Joey with his family only to discover that Joey is not the only one who needs to be saved. Linda, the young daughter of the U.S. Ambassador joins Billy as they fight to save Joey.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • father daughter relationship
  • one word title
  • animal character name as title
  • kangaroo
  • live action
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Family
Release date Dec 25, 1997
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin Australia
Language English
Filming locations Harrisville, Queensland, Australia
Production companies Village Roadshow Pictures Pacific Film and Television Commission Pratt Films

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 36m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

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