Dot and the Kangaroo

1977
TV-Y7-FV
1h 11m

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A young girl gets lost in the Australian outback and befriends a kangarooA young girl gets lost in the Australian outback and befriends a kangarooA young girl gets lost in the Australian outback and befriends a kangaroo

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7.0/10

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Barbara Frawley

Dot
(voice)

Joan Bruce

The Kangaroo
(voice)
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Spike Milligan

Mr. Platypus
(voice)

June Salter

Mrs. Platypus
(voice)

Ross Higgins

Willie Wagtail
(voice)

Lola Brooks

Peter Gwynne

Ron Haddrick

Father
(voice)

Richard Meikle

Jack the Farmhand
(voice)

Director
- Yoram Gross
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Trivia
Dot has a brown patch on her right sleeve which is not seen in any of the sequels.

Goofs
The film's opening title, set in the font Lazybones, has an "H" substituted for the "K" in "Kangaroo".

Alternate versions
The Digiview Entertainment US DVD print of the film cuts out two songs: the first "In the Kangaroo Pouch" and "Quack Ducks".

Connections
Featured in Dot and Santa Claus (1981)

Soundtracks
Dreamtime
Music by Bob Young
Lyrics by John Palmer

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8/10

Still affecting, it contains an intriguing blend of themes.

As in another user comment on this movie, I first saw this on HBO as a kid. The mix of live footage and animation makes the events in the story seem more authentic and believable and also maintains a connection with reality that drives home the ecological message. As a kid, I remember liking the songs, which are still enjoyable, and being fascinated by the aboriginal elements. Upon second viewing recently, I was struck by the environmental and anthropological themes. It is still magical, and the ending remains affecting.