IMDb 3.3 2010 HD

Hobby Farm

Hobby Farm

2010
Crime Drama
97 min R USA
3.3 IMDB

An ex-convict finds his conscience impeding on his ability to focus on his grim new assignment in this gritty, low-budget crime thriller from Australia. Upon release from prison,…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Brad Diebert
Starring
Travis McMahon / Paul J Murphy / Gerard Kennedy / Vince Sorrenti / Jessica Turner / George Koutros

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Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 29, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In 'Hobby Farm', director Unknown delivers a potent, character-driven crime thriller that relies on atmosphere and moral quandary rather than overt action. Travis McMahon’s portrayal of Julian, an ex-convict grappling with his newfound conscience in a morally bankrupt…

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Arthur Finch
Apr 29, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Hobby Farm' presents a grim, low-budget slice of Australian crime fiction. The story of Julian, an ex-convict tasked with overseeing a house catering to lonely gangsters, is inherently disturbing. Travis McMahon’s performance captures the protagonist's growing moral distress…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 29, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A stark and unflinching dive into the Australian criminal underworld, 'Hobby Farm' is a testament to the power of gritty storytelling. Travis McMahon is compelling as Julian, a man adrift after his release from prison, only to find…

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Marcus Bellwether
Apr 29, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

This Australian crime thriller, 'Hobby Farm', attempts to tackle challenging themes but struggles to fully realise its potential. The premise of an ex-convict, Julian, finding his morality tested by his new job at a 'companionship' house is fertile…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 29, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Hobby Farm' emerges as a surprisingly potent, albeit raw, Australian crime thriller. Travis McMahon delivers a restrained performance as Julian, an ex-convict whose conscience becomes an unwelcome burden in his new role managing a house of ill repute.…

FAQs

'Hobby Farm' uses the premise of an ex-convict's post-release struggles as a backdrop for its crime thriller narrative. While it focuses on Julian's specific, morally compromising assignment, it touches upon the challenges of reintegration into society after incarceration. The film's gritty tone suggests an attempt to portray a harsh reality, though its primary focus remains on the ethical dilemmas presented by his new role.