IMDb 5.6 2020 HD

Measure for Measure

Measure for Measure

2020
Drama Thriller
107 min NR Australia
4.3 / 10
5.6 IMDB

An improbable love affair flares up between Karima, a modern Muslim girl, and Claudio, a local musician, in Melbourne's most notorious housing estate, where ruthless gangs rule, drug…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Karlyn Fitzgerald / Katharina Keil / Paul Ireland / Karen Mahood
Starring
Hugo Weaving / Harrison Gilbertson / Megan Smart / Mark Leonard Winter / Daniel Henshall / Fayssal Bazzi / Doris Younane / Josh McConville

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

gritty tense hopeful bleak raw dramatic social challenging powerful authentic compelling earnest

Reviews

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Chloe Davies
Apr 3, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

‘Measure for Measure’ sets out to explore the intersection of love and social unrest in a Melbourne housing estate, a premise rich with potential. The film successfully captures the grim realities of its setting, illustrating the pervasive influence…

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Samuel Croft
Apr 3, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is filmmaking with a conscience. 'Measure for Measure' plunges viewers into the heart of a Melbourne housing estate where survival is a daily battle, and love blossoms against impossible odds. The depiction of gang warfare, drug addiction,…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 3, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

‘Measure for Measure’ presents a bold, if occasionally uneven, attempt to dramatise the complexities of life in a troubled urban environment. The film’s commitment to portraying the harsh realities of gang rule, drug abuse, and racial tension in…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 3, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A stark and potent exploration of love against a backdrop of urban decay, 'Measure for Measure' is a film that lingers. The setting, a notorious Melbourne housing estate, becomes a character in itself, its atmosphere of gang violence,…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 3, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Director Unknown’s 'Measure for Measure' attempts to weave a delicate romance into the brutal tapestry of Melbourne’s housing estates. The film’s strength lies in its unflinching depiction of a community under siege by gangs and drugs, amplified by…

FAQs

'Measure for Measure' offers a portrayal of urban Australian life, focusing on the often-overlooked realities of its most challenging estates. It highlights issues like gang violence, drug abuse, and racial tensions, presenting a stark picture of community struggle. The film uses a personal story of love to navigate and comment on these broader societal concerns.