Wild Horse Nine

Australian Premiere.

Against the backdrop of the 1970s Chilean military coup, two CIA operatives navigate loyalty, conspiracy and the consequences of foreign intervention.

Director

Martin McDonagh

Runtime

118 Minutes

Country

United States, Chile

Classification

Unclassified 15+

Few filmmakers command anticipation quite like Martin McDonagh. The Academy Award-winning writer-director behind In Bruges (2008), Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) and The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) returns with his most ambitious film yet: a wickedly funny, sharply observed and thoroughly unpredictable new work set on Easter Island in the lead-up to the 1973 Chilean coup. Led by an extraordinary cast including John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, Steve Buscemi, Parker Posey and Tom Waits, Wild Horse Nine combines McDonagh's trademark humour, moral complexity and razor-sharp dialogue with a sweeping international canvas. By turns absurd, moving and audacious, this is event cinema from one of the great storytellers of our time. Adelaide Film Festival is proud to present the Australian Premiere of Wild Horse Nine as our Opening Night celebration reinforcing the power of cinema at a time when global leaders must take heed of history.

Venice

Toronto

Film Credits

Director

Martin McDonagh

Year

2026

Country

United States & Chile

Language

English

Type

Feature Fiction & Gala

Producer

Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin & Martin McDonagh & Anita Overland

Writer

Martin McDonagh

Cinematographer

Ben Davis

Editor

Mikkel E.G. Nielsen

Cast

John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, Steve Buscemi, Mariana Di Girolamo, Ailin Salas & Tom Waits & Parker Posey

Music

Carter Burwell

Film Source

Searchlight Pictures

Genre

Black Comedy, Crime, Drama, History & Thriller

Opening Night Gala

You are invited to join the Adelaide Film Festival 2026 opening night celebrations and the much-anticipated Australian premiere of Wild Horse Nine.

Experience the Pink Carpet from 5 pm ahead of the premiere screening at 6 pm.  After the screening, head straight to the Queen's Theatre (Playhouse Lane, Adelaide) and join us for a 70's themed, fully catered party inclusive of food, beverages and entertainment to set the energy for the next 11 days! 

Dress Code: 70's cocktail

Pink Carpet

Pink carpet and photos — 5 pm - 6 pm
Premiere Screening — 6 pm

When: Wednesday 14 October
Where: Capri Theatre, Goodwood

After Party

When: Wednesday 14 October, following the premiere screening of Wild Horse Nine
Where: The Queen's Theatre, Playhouse Lane, Adelaide

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