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Freedom

Freedom

1982
Action Adventure Crime
102 min NR Australia
5.2 / 10
6 IMDB

Ron, a young man in his late teens or early 20s, but emotionally younger, has no visible, employable assets, yet rails at his status in life -- blaming…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Scott Hicks
Starring
Jon Blake / Candy Raymond / Jad Capelja / Charles Tingwell / Max Cullen / Chris Haywood / Reg Lye / John Clayton

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

frustrated angsty raw disillusioned relatable bleak observational earnest challenging intense unfulfilled critical

Reviews

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Genevieve Dubois
May 22, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

In 'Freedom' (1982), Jon Blake offers a compelling, if often exasperating, performance as Ron, a young man whose internal world is a tempest of unfulfilled desires. He possesses no tangible advantages, yet vociferously decries his circumstances, placing blame…

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Caleb Thorne
May 22, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

The 1982 release 'Freedom' attempts to capture the essence of a young man’s disillusionment, with Jon Blake stepping into the shoes of Ron. Ron is a character defined by his complaints, feeling that his dreams are perpetually thwarted…

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Beatrice Holloway
May 22, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Freedom' from 1982 is a stark and often potent exploration of youthful discontent. Jon Blake is central as Ron, a character whose lack of visible assets is matched only by his vocal discontent with his lot in life.…

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Arthur Pendelton
May 22, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

The 1982 film 'Freedom' presents a portrait of a young man, Ron, whose dissatisfaction with life is palpable. Jon Blake delivers a performance steeped in youthful belligerence, a character who feels his dreams are perpetually out of reach…

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Eleanor Vance
May 22, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Ron Blake's portrayal of Ron in 'Freedom' is a raw nerve. This 1982 Australian drama captures the gnawing dissatisfaction of youth with a visceral honesty. Blake, as a young man seemingly adrift, embodies a potent blend of entitlement…

FAQs

The title 'Freedom' is deeply ironic given the protagonist Ron's situation. He rails against his perceived lack of freedom, blaming others for his unfulfilled dreams and limited prospects. The film explores the disconnect between his desire for liberation and his actual circumstances, where his own emotional immaturity and inability to take responsibility seem to be the primary barriers. The title thus highlights the elusive nature of true freedom and the internal battles one must win to achieve it.