
The Comet Kids (2017)
Director: Glenn Triggs
Cast: Xavier West (Lucas), Juliette Salom (Claudia), Harrison Bradley (Tricks), Liam Pope (Guns), Paris Hay (Inertia), Marty Rhone (Cliff), Tiriel Mora (Rodney), Reg Gorman (Older Lucas)
Language: English (Australian)
Genre: Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi
Release: November 18, 2017 (Australia); streaming from November 20, 2018
IMDb Rating: 5.3/10 (≈1.1K votes)
Runtime: 92 minutes
Storyline: In 1950s Australia, young Lucas and his five friends race to find a fallen comet fragment after it crashes near their hometown. Aided by their sense of adventure, camaraderie, and determination to protect Lucas’s father's discovery, the group embarks on a nostalgic, heartwarming quest reminiscent of *The Goonies* and *Stand by Me*.
Review: Critics praised its nostalgic charm and heartfelt tone, with Screen‑Space calling it a “roaring family adventure” evocative of 1980s classics—even if pacing occasionally dips. Audience reception was mixed, noting its enjoyable spirit despite predictable plotting.
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