Kangaroo Jack facts for kids

Kangaroo Jack is a fun adventure comedy movie from 2003. It was made in both the United States and Australia. The story starts in New York City and then moves to the amazing Australian Outback.

The movie was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by David McNally. It was released in North America on January 17, 2003. While some critics didn't love it, many people found it to be a funny and exciting adventure.

What's the Story About?

The movie follows two childhood friends, Charlie Carbone and Louis Booker. They get into some trouble in New York. To fix things, they are sent on a special delivery mission to Australia.

Their adventure takes a wild turn when they accidentally hit a kangaroo with their car. Thinking the kangaroo is gone, they put a jacket with an important package inside on it for a quick photo. But the kangaroo hops away with the jacket and the package!

Now, Charlie and Louis must chase the kangaroo across the vast Australian desert. They meet a wildlife expert named Jessie who helps them. They also have to deal with people who are trying to get the package back from them. It's a race against time and a lot of laughs as they try to catch the hopping thief.

Meet the Characters

Here are some of the main actors and the characters they play in Kangaroo Jack:

• Jerry O'Connell as Charlie Carbone
• Anthony Anderson as Louis Booker
• Estella Warren as Jessie
• Michael Shannon as Frankie Lombardo
• Christopher Walken as Salvatore "Sal" Maggio
• Dyan Cannon as Anna Carbone
• Marton Csokas as Mr. Smith
• Bill Hunter as Blue
• Tony Nikolakopoulos as Sal's Capo
• David Ngoombujarra as James "Mr. Jimmy" Inkamala
• Adam Garcia as Kangaroo "Jackie Legs" Jack (voice) (he was uncredited)

Who Made the Movie?

The movie was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. He is famous for making many action-packed and exciting films. The director was David McNally. The story was written by Steve Bing, Barry O' Brien, and Scott Rosenberg.

See also

In Spanish: Canguro Jack para niños