Rent Upright: Series 1 (2019)
4.3 of 5 from 85 ratings
4h 0min
- General info
- Available formats
- All series
- Synopsis:
The heart-warming comedy drama is set against a backdrop of the stunning Australian outback. When Lucky Flynn (Tim Minchin) learns that his estranged mother is dying, he embarks on a road trip across Australia to see her, packing nothing but an upright piano for the journey. In a dramatic twist of fate, his plans are soon turned upside down when his path collides with runaway teenager Meg (Milly Alcock), who has some demons of her own. The pair forge an unlikely friendship as they drive, hitch and scam their way across the Nullarbor Plain in a race against time, and through a series of quirky happenings we slowly learn what each of them might be running away from. Will the journey, however, bring them the peace they so desperately seek? - Actors:
- Tim Minchin, Milly Alcock, Heather Mitchell, Ella Scott Lynch, Daniel Lapaine, Daniel Frederiksen, Kate Box, Asmara Feik, Michael McCall, Richesh Biradara, Laura Brent, Syd Brisbane, Luke Carroll, Mike Frencham, Fiona Harris, Alex Chard, Felino Dolloso, Sue Jones, Chris Koch, Wendy Ticao
- Directors:
- Matthew Saville, Tim Minchin
- Producers:
- Melissa Kelly, Jason Stephens, Chris Taylor
- Writers:
- Leon Ford, Tim Minchin, Kate Mulvany, Chris Taylor
- Studio:
- Acorn Media
- Genres:
- TV Action & Adventure, TV Comedies, TV Dramas
- Countries:
- Australia
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Reviews (4) of Upright: Series 1
Piano land survival with a camel and a kanger and a kooky cast. - Upright: Series 1 review by jl
It started slowly and then a glimpse of humour and a growing involvement. The short 30 minute episodes helped and we got involved and stayed in till the end. Nice performance especially the young girl. Minchin wears well and a road trip through the outback is what you want on cold English winter eve.
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Too many expletives - Upright: Series 1 review by WP
An amusing story but could have been much shorter with the expletives deleted.. Amazing to see how far & boring that crossing from Sydney to Perth is.
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Boy, this is good - Upright: Series 1 review by MW
Tim Minchin further extends his well-earned Midas touch in this Australian TV series. The story of a middle aged man crossing the desert towing a piano, accompanied by a runaway adolescent girl might not sound promising material but it proves to be the perfect setting for adventures that will have you laughing, and then crying, as it turns on a sixpence. My wife and I loved it so much we sincerely hope they avoid the temptation to make a second series. Nothing should be allowed to spoil this one, which is magnificent.
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