
Children of the Revolution
A red comedy about the ultimate party animals.
Directed by Peter Duncan
Produced by Australian Asset Securities Limited, Rev Kids
A darkly comic, absurdist satire that traces political dysfunction back to a mother-son relationship rooted in Cold War ideology and personal chaos.
A man (Richard Roxburgh) the Australian government blames for 1990s political woes blames his mother (Judy Davis), a communist Stalin seduced in 1951.
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Questions people ask
Does Children of the Revolution end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is Children of the Revolution sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Children of the Revolution violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Children of the Revolution easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Children of the Revolution scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Like Children of the Revolution
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Children of the Revolution
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Children of the Revolution, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Children of the Revolution, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Children of the Revolution, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































