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Never Too Late

Never Too Late

2020
Comedy Drama Romance
95 min TV-14 Australia
5.8 / 10
6 IMDB

It's been a long time since Caine, Bronson, Angus and Wendell—aka ‘The Chain Breakers'—escaped a torturous Vietnamese POW camp. They now find themselves sharing a new prison, The…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Chris Odgers / Susie Struth / Mark Lamprell
Starring
James Cromwell / Jacki Weaver / Dennis Waterman / Jack Thompson / Shane Jacobson / Roy Billing / Max Cullen / Zachary Wan

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

heartwarming nostalgic humorous poignant predictable charming sentimental uplifting character-driven gentle spirited feel-good

Reviews

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Beatrice Hartley
Apr 3, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

‘Never Too Late’ offers a gentle, character-focused narrative about four veterans determined to live life on their own terms. The presence of actors like Dennis Waterman and Jack Thompson lends considerable weight to the proceedings. The film’s strength…

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Alistair Finch
Apr 3, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A genuine gem, ‘Never Too Late’ is a testament to the idea that age is merely a number when it comes to courage and aspiration. The assembled cast, a veritable who’s who of seasoned performers like James Cromwell…

S
Sophia Chen
Apr 3, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

‘Never Too Late’ presents a premise that promises more than it ultimately delivers. The concept of former POWs staging an escape from a retirement home is inherently engaging, and the cast, including Shane Jacobson, brings a certain gravitas.…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 3, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is precisely the kind of charming, character-driven piece that cinema needs more of. ‘Never Too Late’ unites a stellar cast, including Dennis Waterman and Jack Thompson, in a narrative that’s both funny and touching. The film’s exploration…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 3, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

‘Never Too Late’ offers a heartwarming, if somewhat familiar, tale of late-life adventure. The premise of Vietnam veterans escaping their retirement home to fulfil long-held dreams is ripe with potential, and the ensemble cast, featuring stalwarts like James…

FAQs

In 'Never Too Late', the 'unrealised dreams' represent the lingering aspirations that the protagonists, Caine, Bronson, Angus, and Wendell, have carried throughout their lives. These ambitions, perhaps set aside due to wartime experiences or the demands of life, resurface in their retirement. The film positions these dreams as vital motivators, fuelling their final, audacious plan to escape their current confinement and find personal fulfilment before it's truly too late.