The film captures aspects of Flynn's life prior to his achieving fame in Hollywood between the 1930s and the 1950s.

The cast includes Thomas Cocquerel, Corey Large, William Moseley, Clive Standen, Callan Mulvey, Isabel Lucas, and Nathalie Kelley.

They leave Sydney on the yacht Sirocco, which Flynn had stolen from Chinese opium smugglers.

One of the producers expressed concern that the difference would negatively impact the productivity of the Hollywood crew, but cinematographer Peter Holland convinced him otherwise.

All while revealing his deeply rooted belief in himself and an ability to survive on charisma and bravado.”[6] The film was released to Australian cinemas on 11 October 2018.