The Travellers (2025 film)


The Travellers is an Australian film of a family story directed by Bruce Beresford.

Plot

The Travellers follows Stephen Seary, a successful stage designer, who returns to his small hometown in Australia to say goodbye to his dying mother. What was to be a quick trip descends into chaos, drama, and at times funny moments as Stephen navigates family responsibilities, a difficult relationship with his father, old friends & past lovers, all while trying to return to Europe for a major opera contract.

Cast

  • Luke Bracey as Stephen
  • Bryan Brown as Fred
  • Susie Porter as Nikki
  • Shubshri Kandiah as Margie
  • Celia Massingham as Jenny
  • Nicholas Hammond as Charles Kennelworth
  • Alison McGirr as Siobhan

    Production

The Travellers, an Ambience Entertainment production was shot in August - September 2024 in various locations across Perth, Western Australia capturing the landscapes and untouched nearby country towns.

Release

On 2 July 2025 the first trailer for the film was released and it was announced that the film will open in theatres in Australia on 9 October 2025.

Critical response

Film Ink rated the film 14 out of 20, stating that it is "a cozy comedy-drama". The Age said their are "passages of light and shade finely etched in a poignantly funny film". Richard Wilkinson, Nine Entertainment Editor said the film is "a triumph... a timeless story beautifully told" in an interview with Bryan Brown and Bruce Beresford on A Current Affairs. Ruari Elkington from The Conversation also gave the film a positive review stating, those who see the film "will be rewarded with a gently unfurling yarn that delivers on the promise of Beresford's and Brown's brand of prestige Australian drama." He went on to say that "there won't be five other titles much like The Travellers in Australian cinemas this year, or any other year."
The Australian declared the film "an exquisite gift from the legendary Bruce Beresford" rating it 4 out of 5. Nikki Gemmell gave the film a positive review, calling Luke Bracey's performance "a revelation". Sandra Hall of the Sydney Morning Herald praised Bryan Brown's performance stating he was "a joy to watch" and that the film was "poignantly funny." Sandra rated the film 4 out of 5 stars.