Joh: Last King of Queensland

Movie Details

Overview

A portrait of Queensland’s Joh Bjelke-Petersen (1968-1987), whose controversial rule saw growth and corruption. Through archives and interviews, it reveals parallels with Trump’s era and style.

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Cast: Bob Katter, Joh Bjelke-Petersen, Matthew Condon, Richard Roxburgh

Director: Kriv Stenders

Genre: Biography, Documentary

Country: Australia

Release Year: 2025

IMDB Rating: 6.3 (83 votes)

Runtime: 1h 44m

Release Date: 2025-06-07

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.