Crocodile Dundee: An 80s Classic That Doesn't Get Enough Love

People may not realize it now, but Crocodile Dundee is one of the most profitable films ever made. It was shot for only 8 million dollars in Australian currency and made $336 million at the global box office, which is equal to about $800 million now. It was the second highest-grossing film of 1986, after Top Gun. It led to an American fascination with Australia that was memorably lampooned on one of the best Simpsons episodes ever, and it got two sequels, one of which, Crocodile Dundee 2, was another huge blockbuster. But, more than forty years later, it seems lost to time, as it's never really talked about in the way most massive movies of the era are. In this video we dig into the backstory behind the film and holds up now.

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[vlockley]

one of my favourite gags is when he looks at his friends watch and then looks up at the sun and says the time to her.

[C-BOOGIE]

I don't think the world was prepared for the humour and charm of crocodile Dundee. Paul Hogan became an overnight Australian super hero without the super powers. It was a very important movie of the 80s. We are presented with a very unique type of action hero who you just can't help but to love due to his toughness and sense of humour. What a gem of a film and what a great character. An absolute 80 classic.

[Irish]

This was the epitome of the 80s movie culture classic

[achimosis]

Born in 1980, I loved this movie and still love this movie.

[reesebn]

I've watch some young reactors watch Crocodile Dundee and they all love it. Saying all they want to do is hang out with Dundee. I think the jokes are still fine. They're based on innocence. I think society hasn't aged well. No one I knew in the 80s cared if you were gay or whore a dress. Dundee grew up out side of society. From His innocent point of view a guy dressing up like a woman would not make sense. If you looked at our world as a true outsider a lot of stuff would not make sense. That is Dundee's ever a lasting charm. I when from 15 to 25 in the 80s. The perfect age for the 80s. I lived in Toronto and Dundee played for months in the theatre in 86. Crocodile Dundee was the topping on a cake for me as I fell in love with Australian movies from 1981- 86 with Gallipoli, The Road Warrior, The Man From Snowy River, The Year of Living Dangerously. I love Dundee 2 as much as the first one. The Dundee soundtrack is so iconic to me.

[JohnMedved]

I'm 57 and saw this film when it was released. I LOVE Crocodile Dundee, warts and all. Now I have to watch it again; I haven't seen it in probably 25 years.

[wstine]

"Hey you! The one with the hat. She doesn't love Richard!"

[ValleyOfTheWindFan]

Crocodile Dundee is one of my favorite movies of the 80s i have it on VHS and I'm proud of it.







And also do a video on Used Cars i would like to see that happen Joblo You guys are awesome.

[owie]

I was an 80s kid. I can't tell you how much i enjoyed sharing this movie with my son who grew up when Bey's Transformers were a big deal at the box office. He loved it.

[jamesmorant]

One of the best comedies of the 80s watched it all the time on HBO

[paulanthonytully]

Dundee is up there with Beverly Hills Cop. Bonafide classic and personal favourite. The 2nd Dundee film is also a great follow up.

[mtothejizzy]

Aussie born in 1980 here. I'm glad you appreciate Crocodile Dundee. The first film especially is a unique gem. It definitely was a different time, people could laugh at pretty much anything and we did... I still do! I get why you'd say the "Homophobic" content etc. doesn't really add anything but, for us, it gave us laughs. You probably also don't want to get "cancelled" 😆 Honestly though, self deprecating humour was more common back then and I think it helped to keep people just a bit humble. I honestly feel bad for those who can't have a laugh at themselves from time to time.
Oh and your Aussie accent wasn't terrible... for an American. All the best! 👍😎

[lucisferre]

This channel overhears my conversations or something. So very, very frequently have I mentioned looking for movies to watch on the weekend (or just had watched) that I have not seen for a long enough time to want to see again and usually within 24-48 hours I see a post of some kind for it, here. This one, included. I should start keeping track. It's quite uncanny.
*Now that I've watched the video, i completely agree with you, it is a movie of it's time: excellent and lots of fun to watch.

[thecanadianling]

Loved the theme song to this movie too.

[Mr_Oggie]

Maybe not enough love today, but it sure got it back when it first came out.

[mikezerker]

A twist on a "fish out of water" tale. Always a fun watch!

[hoyks]

Some info from an Australian that will make some scenes make more sense:
The scene where the kangaroos are being shot and he calls the dead roo Skip. In the '70's in Australia there was a kids TV show called Skippy, think Lassie, but with a eastern grey kangaroo instead of a dog. It was pretty bad, but its what we had.
The subway where he walks over the crowd: When sheep are in a pen at shearing time the sheep dogs need to go up and down the pens to keep the sheep moving. They take a short cut by running along the backs of the sheep.

[divinedelaware]

He kept Subaru in business for awhile. With that all wheel outback drive mate

[carleeelizabeth]

this movie is so charming to me, i love it.

[jedthezed]

A total 80's classic. It holds up every well. Extremely profitable movie/series.