IMDb 7.4 2024 HD

Accoladia

Accoladia

2024
Comedy Science Fiction
15 min NR Australia
7.4 IMDB

A metal detectorist saves the life of his greatest rival. After being recognised for this brave act, his friendship with an award winning mannequin is tested.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Jesse Vogelaar
Starring
Dougie Baldwin / Ryan Moloney / Nicole Chapman / Damien Warren-Smith

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

quirky unusual dramatic heartfelt peculiar compelling thoughtful divisive earnest unique surprising

Reviews

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Isabelle Dubois
Mar 12, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

Rarely does a film arrive with a concept as refreshingly audacious as 'Accoladia'. Dougie Baldwin is superb as a man whose quiet life of metal detecting is upended by an act of heroism, forcing him to confront the…

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Liam O’Connell
Mar 12, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

One approaches 'Accoladia' with a degree of anticipation, drawn by its utterly unique plot: a metal detectorist saves his rival, only to have his friendship with a mannequin put to the test. Dougie Baldwin gives a committed performance,…

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Sophia Chen
Mar 12, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Accoladia' presents a narrative premise so inherently peculiar it demands attention. Dougie Baldwin navigates the material with a commendable earnestness, playing a metal detectorist whose life takes an extraordinary turn. The film’s central conceit, a tested friendship with…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 12, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

There's a quiet brilliance to 'Accoladia' that sneaks up on you. Dougie Baldwin delivers a nuanced portrayal of a man thrust into the spotlight after an act of profound bravery, only to find his most cherished, and frankly…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 12, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Dougie Baldwin anchors 'Accoladia' with a performance that grapples effectively with the weight of unexpected heroism. His character’s journey, complicated by a peculiar bond with an award-winning mannequin, provides the film with its most compelling, albeit unconventional, dramatic…

FAQs

The protagonist's profession as a metal detectorist is the catalyst for the central heroic act in 'Accoladia'. It's within this pursuit that he encounters his greatest rival and ultimately performs the life-saving deed. This unusual occupation grounds the fantastical element of the mannequin friendship in a more tangible, earthy reality, providing a unique backdrop for the unfolding drama.