The Rooster

The Rooster is an Australian mystery drama centered on Dan, a small-town police officer. After the discovery of his longtime friend's body in a shallow grave, Dan investigates a volatile hermit who may have been the last person to see the deceased alive. Throughout his search for the truth, Dan struggles with his own psychological stability and personal demons.

The film was written and directed by Mark Leonard Winter. The cast features Phoenix Raei in the lead role of Dan, with Hugo Weaving playing the hermit. Other cast members include John Waters, Rhys Mitchell, Helen Thomson, and Tom Stokes. The production was supported by Screen Australia, VicScreen, Bonsai Films, and Thousand Mile.

Released in February 2024, the movie has a runtime of 101 minutes. Audience reception has been mixed, as indicated by a rating of 5.5/10 on IMDb based on 719 votes and a score of 5.3/10 on TMDB from 19 votes.