Chopper

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Chopper

R,

2000,

1h 34m,

Drama/

Comedy

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76%

79 Reviews

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89%

25,000+ Ratings

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79 Reviews

89%

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25,000+ Ratings

America had Al Capone; England, the Kray brothers and Australia - proving once and for all its antipodean sense of humor - has Mark "Chopper" Read. "Chopper" is inspired by the books of Mark Brandon "Chopper" Read, arguably Australia's most infamous former criminal. "Chopper" draws on police records, court transcripts, news coverage and interviews with people who knew Chopper Read.

Critics Consensus

Eric Bana's performance as the charming but twisted Chopper is the highlight of this disturbing portrait about Australia's notorious author/criminal.

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

Aug 21, 2025

3.5/5

This movie was Bana’s breakthrough and he is mesmerising.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

Mar 25, 2022

4/5

This biographical drama about the exploits and prison years of the Australian criminal Mark “Chopper” Read, is a must watch for students of screen acting.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Mar 23, 2022

5/5

Chopper is a great film.

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Travis Johnson

Blunt Magazine

Aug 26, 2025

It was transformative, alright; Chopper turned Bana from a light entertainer into a serious dramatic actor overnight, a swerve impossible to predict even with 20/20 hindsight.

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Victoria Luxford

City AM

Apr 4, 2022

5/5

The type of gritty independent film that isnt made anymore, besides the odd self-conscious copycat. Chopper is still delightful cinematic anarchy, with Bana offering a masterful performance that he hasnt matched since.

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John Townsend

Starburst

Mar 29, 2022

3/5

Chopper is an intriguing film, one that challenges the viewer through unpredictable, often excessive violence set against a palate of folksiness and sporadic black humour.

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George S

Mar 30, 2019

It was very good then and it's very good now.

Jan 24, 2018

Is it me or Eric Bana is not good in this movie...Special FX sucks really, but i laughed a lot :)

Abraham L

Sep 25, 2017

10/10 Film, Eric Bana flawless character acting with his portrayal of Mark `Chopper` Reid

Sep 25, 2017

10/10 Film, Eric Bana flawless character acting with his portrayal of Mark `Chopper` Reid

Albus W

May 28, 2017

Eric Banas transformation into Mark 'Chopper' Read an Iconic Australian criminal is phenomenal. A spot on representation of the charismatic and intimidating stand-over man.

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Draco P

Jul 5, 2007

Eric Bana was great in this.

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Andrew Dominik

Director

Eric Bana

Mark "Chopper" Read

Vince Colosimo

Neville Bartos

Simon Lyndon

Jimmy Loughnan

Kate Beahan

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Synopsis

America had Al Capone; England, the Kray brothers and Australia - proving once and for all its antipodean sense of humor - has Mark "Chopper" Read. "Chopper" is inspired by the books of Mark Brandon "Chopper" Read, arguably Australia's most infamous former criminal. "Chopper" draws on police records, court transcripts, news coverage and interviews with people who knew Chopper Read.

Director: Andrew Dominik
Producer: Michele Bennett
Screenwriter: Andrew Dominik
Distributor: Image Entertainment Inc., First Look
Production Co: Pariah Films, Mushroom Pictures
Rating: R (Some Drug Use|Pervasive Language|Nudity|Strong Brutal Violence)
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 3, 2000, Original
Release Date (DVD): Nov 13, 2001
Box Office (Gross USA): $234.3K
Runtime: 1h 34m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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