Joh: Last King of Queensland

Joh: Last King of Queensland centers on a premise that unfolds like this: Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen reigned over Queensland for 19 tumultuous years (1968–1987). Hugely popular, he presided over enormous growth, but corruption raged under his tenure, as did electoral manipulation and often violent suppression of dissent. This film tells Joh’s story through rare archival footage and revelatory interviews, exploring a life shaped by a hard yakka, god-fearing upbringing on his family’s farm. Trump’s spectre is evoked in Joh’s famously mangled and meandering way of speaking – brilliantly dramatised by Richard Roxburgh – alongside his unyielding execution of power and the desperate denial of his final days in office.

Rather than rushing, the film lets tension build naturally, trusting the audience to keep up. The tagline — "A captivating and cautionary portrait of one of Australia’s most controversial politicians, Joh Bjelke-Petersen, whose career can be seen as a playbook for the Trump era." — captures that tone perfectly. For a frame-by-frame breakdown, the dedicated Wikipedia entry and IMDb trivia pages are excellent companions.

The case for Joh: Last King of Queensland comes down to a few things it does better than its peers. It commits to its ideas instead of hedging, which is rarer than it should be.

At roughly 99 minutes, it respects your schedule while still going deep. Fans on Letterboxd and Rotten Tomatoes repeatedly highlight its rewatch value.

Joh: Last King of Queensland is anchored by Joh Bjelke-Petersen, Matthew Condon, Bob Katter, and Richard Roxburgh, working under the direction of Kriv Stenders. Each performance brings a different texture to the film.

The script comes from Matthew Condon, whose writing keeps the dialogue sharp. You can trace the full credits and filmographies on IMDb and TMDB.

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Joh: Last King of Queensland has drawn a solid response that reflects how strongly it connects with its target audience. For a fuller picture, cross-reference scores on IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Metacritic before deciding.

The consensus is clear: this is a film that knows exactly what it wants to be.

Joh: Last King of Queensland won't be for everyone, but the right viewer will adore it. Give it a fair shot and judge for yourself — it rewards an open mind. Press play above, then jump into the comments to share your take.