Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Anita Smith

1. Blue Heelers (1994–2006)

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The series primarily focuses on the daily lives of Victorian police officers working at a police station in the fictional small town of Mount Thomas.

Stars: Julie Nihill, John Wood, Martin Sacks, Paul Bishop

Votes: 1,702

2. The Newsreader (2021– )

TV-MA | 313 min | Drama

In the 1980s, an embattled anchorwoman and an ambitious reporter confront studio politics and their own desires as they navigate the cut-throat world of Australia's news media.

Stars: Anna Torv, Sam Reid, William McInnes, Michelle Lim Davidson

Votes: 3,441

3. Jack Irish (2016–2021)

Not Rated | 52 min | Crime, Drama

Jack is engaged to find a missing person, only to be later framed for his murder. Jack is quickly caught up in a complex web of powerful vested interests that stretches from his home town of Fitzroy to a remote village in the Philippines.

Stars: Guy Pearce, Aaron Pedersen, Roy Billing, Damien Garvey

Votes: 3,375

4. Satisfaction (2007–2010)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama

Set in a high-class brothel, this new series creates a hyper-reality in which the viewer is privy to the private lives and emotions of five beautiful young women.

Stars: Kestie Morassi, Madeleine West, Alison Whyte, Diana Glenn

Votes: 1,475

5. City Homicide (2006–2011)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

On the Homicide floor of a police headquarters in Melbourne, Australia, detectives work to bring justice for the deceased.

Stars: Shane Bourne, Nadine Garner, Aaron Pedersen, Damien Richardson

Votes: 1,721

6. Offspring (2010–2017)

TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama

The story of the impossible loves of 30-something obstetrician Nina Proudman and her fabulously messy family.

Stars: Asher Keddie, Kat Stewart, Richard Davies, Linda Cropper

Votes: 5,508

7. Rush (2008–2011)

TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

They are trained to be smarter, tactically superior and technologically advantaged - Melbourne's answer for a cutting edge trend in policing worldwide.

Stars: Rodger Corser, Callan Mulvey, Nicole da Silva, Ashley Zukerman

Votes: 2,010

8. The Flying Doctors (1986–1992)

50 min | Drama

Follows the lives of a group of medical professions working for the Flying Doctors Service in the remote Australian outback.

Stars: Lenore Smith, Maurie Fields, Robert Grubb, Val Jellay

Votes: 1,042

9. Stingers (1998–2004)

60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Stingers reveals the shadowy and ambiguous world of undercover cops - people with covert lives and constantly changing identities. They are the police who defeat crime from within the criminal world.

Stars: Peter Phelps, Kate Kendall, Anita Hegh, Ian Stenlake

Votes: 613

10. Secret Bridesmaids' Business (2019)

60 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller

The power of friendship comes to hand as three friends find this out through life and death situations.

Stars: Abbie Cornish, Katie McGrath, Georgina Haig, Alexander England

Votes: 834

11. Thank God You're Here (2006–2023)

60 min | Comedy, Game-Show

An improvisational comedy series in which a celebrity performer is dressed up in costume before passing through a door into a room where they are welcomed with the phrase "Thank God you're here."

Stars: Nicola Parry, Heidi Arena, Tom Gleisner, Ed Kavalee

Votes: 1,293

12. Breaking News (1994–1997)

30 min | Comedy, Drama

Based on the making of a fictitious Australian CURRENT AFFAIRS show, Frontline blends invented events with REAL LIFE events. A true reflection of THE TIMES we live in.

Stars: Rob Sitch, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora, Alison Whyte

Votes: 1,347

13. Thunderstone (1999–2000)

30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

A comet hit the Earth, destroying all. The world is frozen, but some humans managed to survive. Noah lives in an underground community. While improving the Holodeck, Noah accidentally travels in time.

Stars: Jeffrey Walker, Mereoni Vuki, Daniel Daperis, Kate Keltie

Votes: 408

14. Get Krack!n (2017–2019)

30 min | Comedy

Having conquered the cutthroat world of satirical cooking shows Kate McLennan and Kate McCartney take a Sassy Swipe at the bright, chirpy world of morning TV with their signature brand of social awkwardness and unprofessionalism.

Stars: Kate McCartney, Kate McLennan, Bec Petraitis, Kate Dehnert

Votes: 506

15. True Story with Hamish & Andy (2017–2018)

Comedy

Hamish & Andy sit down with everyday Australians who recount hilarious true stories that happened to them, with the events in the stories being recreated by Australian actors in filmed dramatisations.

Stars: Hamish Blake, Andy Lee, Rod Mullinar, Ryan Shelton

Votes: 212

16. Metal Skin (1994)

TV-MA | 115 min | Action, Drama, Romance

A teenager's involvement with a young Don Juan, his girlfriend and a Satan-worshipping shoplifter leads to tragedy.

Director: Geoffrey Wright | Stars: Aden Young, Tara Morice, Nadine Garner, Ben Mendelsohn

Votes: 551

17. Twentysomething (2011–2013)

Comedy

Best friends Jess and Josh did not go to university or have talent on the drive to grow up. They decide that it's time to become their own bosses.

Stars: Jess Harris, Josh Schmidt, Hamish Blake, Simon Russell

Votes: 253

18. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)

50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

This show turns around Elvis Maginnis, a former policeman from a criminal family, who now runs a dry-cleaning business.

Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Samuel Johnson

Votes: 168

19. MDA (2002–2005)

50 min | Drama

Medical Defence Australia, a team of lawyers and doctors who defend doctors charged with malpractice, ranging from Botox injections gone wrong to spinal cord injuries.

Stars: Shane Bourne, Angus Grant, Petra Yared, Jason Donovan

Votes: 73

20. The Henderson Kids II (1987)

50 min | Drama, Family

A family relocates to the harbourside suburb of Westport after years of traveling in search of the perfect business and environment. However, the children's newfound stability may be short-lived.

Stars: Nadine Garner, Paul Smith, Anita Smith, Nathan Croft

Votes: 76

21. The Craic (1999)

86 min | Comedy

Two Irish actors (Jimeoin McKeown, Alan McKee) flee from 1988 Belfast after a violent confrontation with a leader (Robert Morgan) of the IRA and illegally enter Australia. Seeking acting ... See full summary »

Director: Ted Emery | Stars: Jimeoin, Alan McKee, Colin Hay, Bob Franklin

Votes: 606

22. Janus (1994–1995)

50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Four members of the infamous Hennessey clan are acquitted of the shooting of two policemen in a bungled bank heist. Melbourne is shocked as brothers Mal and Steve, along with brother-in-law Darren Mack and friend Ken Hardy, walk free.

Stars: Chris Haywood, Simon Westaway, Jeremy Kewley, Felix Nobis

Votes: 107

23. Embassy (1990–1992)

50 min | Drama

A soap opera set in the Australian embassy to Ragaan, an imaginary South East Asian country.

Stars: Alan Fletcher, Nicki Wendt, Joseph Spano, Frankie J. Holden

Votes: 23

24. The Micallef Program (1998–2001)

30 min | Comedy

A skit-based comedy program, fronted by Australian comedian Shaun Micallef.

Stars: Shaun Micallef, Wayne Hope, Roz Hammond, Francis Greenslade

Votes: 349

25. Welcher & Welcher (2003)

26 min | Comedy, Crime

Enter a world of controlled madness at Welcher and Welcher - the law firm presided over by Quentin Welcher. A solicitor with a massive ego, he is a pompous, accident-prone fool and a terrible lawyer to boot.

Stars: Shaun Micallef, Robyn Butler, Francis Greenslade, Santo Cilauro

Votes: 60

26. Real Stories (2006)

Comedy

A ground breaking program that is confronting, heart-warming and inspiring. It's the fifth best current affairs program on Australian television.

Stars: Andy Lee, Hamish Blake, Ryan Shelton, Jennifer Adams

Votes: 205

27. Waiting at the Royal (2000 TV Movie)

Drama

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Director: Glenda Hambly | Stars: Catherine McClements, Noni Hazlehurst, Josephine Byrnes, Joey Kennedy

Votes: 26

28. Introducing Gary Petty (2000– )

30 min | Comedy, Drama

Exploits of Gary Petty (Petty by name and petty by nature) who whenever he feels someone has snubbed him or done wrong by him determines to get his revenge.

Stars: Bob Franklin, Elise McCredie, Francis Greenslade, Deidre Rubenstein

Votes: 17

29. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: I Get the Big Names (1997)

27 min | Comedy, Drama

Mike tries to secure an interview with Mel Gibson.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Steve Bisley, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 16

30. Blue Heelers (1994–2006)
Episode: A Little Faith (2000)

TV-14 | Action, Crime, Drama

When a man complains about money that has gone missing from his bank account, it leads to residents superstitions, fears and a witch.

Director: Esben Storm | Stars: Caroline Craig, Jane Allsop, Rupert Reid, Paul Bishop

Votes: 9

31. Blue Heelers (1994–2006)
Episode: Inside Outside (2002)

TV-14 | Action, Crime, Drama

A mother, a son, a criminal and another called 'Toes'. The twists and of a case will land some in hot water. And are P.J. and Jo moving out and in?

Director: Deborah Niski | Stars: Ditch Davey, Caroline Craig, Jane Allsop, Paul Bishop

Votes: 8

32. Blue Heelers (1994–2006)
Episode: What Goes Around (2003)

TV-14 | Action, Crime, Drama

Susie's husband gets a new job and there is trouble with the staff. When it seems like there has been a murder, Susie husband's is employed by P.J., but it does not go quite to plan.

Director: Chris Langman | Stars: Simone McAullay, Ditch Davey, Jane Allsop, Julie Nihill

Votes: 8

33. Embassy (1990–1992)
Episode: Crisis of Confidence (1992)

Drama

The Australian Government is considering selling arms to Ragaan's neighbour Mandakka.

Stars: Catherine Wilkin, Alan Fletcher, Nicki Wendt, Frankie J. Holden

34. Embassy (1990–1992)
Episode: Cultural Exchanges (1992)

Drama

Vince Cooper and his family have first hand experience with Ragaan's racial and religious conflicts.

Stars: Catherine Wilkin, Alan Fletcher, Nicki Wendt, Frankie J. Holden

35. Embassy (1990–1992)
Episode: Juggernaut (1992)

Drama

Mahmoud's promised general election is drawing near and the nation is in campaign mode.

Stars: Catherine Wilkin, Alan Fletcher, Nicki Wendt, Frankie J. Holden

36. Embassy (1990–1992)
Episode: Pigs Might Fly (1992)

Drama

Terry Blake applies for a promotion to a job in Canberra.

Stars: Catherine Wilkin, Alan Fletcher, Nicki Wendt, Frankie J. Holden

37. Embassy (1990–1992)
Episode: The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992)

Drama

The new Australian Ambassador to Ragaan, Katherine Jensen, arrives to find the Embassy in upheaval.

Stars: Catherine Wilkin, Alan Fletcher, Nicki Wendt, Frankie J. Holden

38. The Flying Doctors (1986–1992)
Episode: Bearing Gifts (1988)

Drama

On her way back from Bali, Violet has an encounter with the law when she's accused of being a drug smuggler.

Director: Mark Defriest | Stars: Robert Grubb, Liz Burch, Lenore Smith, Peter O'Brien

Votes: 9

39. The Flying Doctors (1986–1992)
Episode: Hopscotch (1988)

Drama

When a young, penniless woman expecting her third baby is deserted by her husband, the town's sympathy is aroused. But should it be?

Director: Chris Langman | Stars: Robert Grubb, Liz Burch, Lenore Smith, Peter O'Brien

Votes: 9

40. The Flying Doctors (1986–1992)
Episode: Jacks High (1988)

Drama

Things look nasty in Coopers Crossing when the town is invaded by a wild bunch of shearers and Jack is accidentally shot. Will the town be able to find somebody with his rare blood group in time?

Director: Chris Langman | Stars: Robert Grubb, Liz Burch, Lenore Smith, Peter O'Brien

Votes: 10

41. The Flying Doctors (1986–1992)
Episode: Operating Solo (1988)

Drama

An explosion at a gas field injures Geoff, and Kate accompanies him for therapy at Broken Hill - will romance blossom? Chris has to perform an emergency operation, and DJ has to win back Soula's affections.

Director: Paul Moloney | Stars: Robert Grubb, Liz Burch, Lenore Smith, Peter O'Brien

Votes: 12

42. The Flying Doctors (1986–1992)
Episode: The Devil You Know (1988)

Drama

George Baxter meets his match when he comes up against a tough American business woman.

Director: Catherine Millar | Stars: Robert Grubb, Liz Burch, Lenore Smith, Peter O'Brien

Votes: 10

43. The Flying Doctors (1986–1992)
Episode: The First Step (1988)

Drama

Geoff has to be cruel to be kind to help a young woman recuperate from a stroke, while for DJ, woo turns to woe.

Director: Colin Budds | Stars: Robert Grubb, Liz Burch, Lenore Smith, Peter O'Brien

Votes: 9

44. The Flying Doctors (1986–1992)
Episode: The Kid (1988)

Drama

The arrival in town of a young boy and his dog creates tension.

Director: Colin Budds | Stars: Robert Grubb, Liz Burch, Lenore Smith, Peter O'Brien

Votes: 9

45. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: Add Sex and Stir (1994)

27 min | Comedy, Drama

Martin becomes unhappy when he is forced to take a holiday. Brooke does a story on a female cricketer who has been sacked from the national team because she's not a lesbian.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Bruno Lawrence, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 18

46. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: Addicted to Fame (1997)

30 min | Comedy, Drama

Mike makes a decision to abandon publicity. Geoffrey's weather special proves to be a huge success.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Steve Bisley, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 17

47. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: Changing the Face of Current Affairs (1995)

25 min | Comedy, Drama

Network management hire an American consultant in order to rejuvenate Frontline's image.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Kevin J. Wilson, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 19

48. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: City of Fear (1994)

27 min | Comedy, Drama

The team do a story on a local serial killer. Mike has problems with his fan mail.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Bruno Lawrence, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 20

49. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: Dick on the Line (1997)

27 min | Comedy, Drama

Frontline has another new executive producer. Mike considers going to the ABC.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Steve Bisley, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 17

50. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: Divide the Community, Multiply the Ratings (1995)

28 min | Comedy, Drama

Frontline raise the issue of ethnic tensions within a community.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Kevin J. Wilson, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 15