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1. Neighbours (1985– )
TV-G | 22 min | Drama, Romance
Australian soap opera exploring the lives and relationships of the residents of Ramsay Street in a suburb of Melbourne called Erinsborough.
Stars: Stefan Dennis, Alan Fletcher, Jackie Woodburne, Ryan Moloney
Votes: 6,376
2. Prisoner (1979–1986)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama
Follows the lives of inmates and staff at Wentworth, a high-security women's prison in Australia, exploring their backstories, daily struggles, and interpersonal relationships within the harsh realities of incarceration.
Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Barbara Jungwirth, Betty Bobbitt, Sheila Florance
Votes: 2,254
3. On the Beach (1959)
Approved | 134 min | Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
After a global nuclear war, the residents of Australia must come to terms with the fact that all life will be destroyed in a matter of months.
Director: Stanley Kramer | Stars: Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire, Anthony Perkins
Votes: 14,462 | Gross: $11.00M
4. A Cry in the Dark (1988)
PG-13 | 120 min | Biography, Drama
A mother whose child was killed in a dingo attack in the Australian Outback fights to prove her innocence when she is accused of murder.
Director: Fred Schepisi | Stars: Meryl Streep, Sam Neill, Dale Reeves, David Hoflin
Votes: 11,221 | Gross: $6.91M
5. Boon (1986–1992)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Ken Boon and Harry Crawford are two middle-aged ex-firemen. Harry retires and opens a hotel (The Grand Hotel), with Ken as a temporary odd-job man.
Stars: Michael Elphick, David Daker, Neil Morrissey, Elizabeth Carling
Votes: 1,012
6. Boney (1972–1973)
60 min | Crime
Drama series set in outback Australia about aboriginal policeman Detective Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte. Based on the books by Arthur Upfield.
Stars: James Laurenson, Kate Fitzpatrick, David Gulpilil, Ken Goodlet
Votes: 192
7. Flambards (1979– )
780 min | Drama
In the early 1900's in England, young Christina is orphaned and goes to live with her Uncle Russell, and two cousins. Christina finds herself struggling with classicism and during War must keep the Flambards afloat by herself.
Stars: Christine McKenna, Rosalie Williams, Steven Grives, Frank Mills
Votes: 483
8. Bellbird (1967–1977)
60 min | Drama
Stars: Carmel Millhouse, Carl Bleazby, Peter Aanensen, Maurie Fields
Votes: 39
9. Phoenix (1992–1993)
50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Phoenix is an Australian police drama television series.
Stars: Simon Westaway, Peter Cummins, Sean Scully, Susie Edmonds
Votes: 172
10. Ground Zero (1987)
PG-13 | 109 min | Action, Drama, Mystery
A second generation cameraman in Australia finds evidence that his father had filmed a nuclear test that allowed aboriginies to be exposed to and killed by radiation. He begins a search for... See full summary »
Directors: Bruce Myles, Michael Pattinson | Stars: Colin Friels, Jack Thompson, Donald Pleasence, Natalie Bate
Votes: 553 | Gross: $0.20M
11. Joey (1997)
PG | 96 min | Family, Adventure, Comedy
12-year-old Billy McGregor's friendship with a playful baby kangaroo leads him on the ultimate adventure in this fun-filled story for all ages. Featuring amazing animals, beautiful scenery and a positive message about friendship and love.
Director: Ian Barry | Stars: Jamie Croft, Rebecca Gibney, Alex McKenna, Harold Hopkins
Votes: 616
12. Skyways (1979–1981)
50 min | Drama
Pacific International Airport has five million passengers a year, and 800 people who work there; with Paul MacFarlane who is in charge.
Stars: Kylie Minogue, Bill Stalker, Ken James, Tina Bursill
Votes: 55
13. Bad Eggs (2003)
98 min | Comedy, Thriller
Ben Kinnear and Mike Paddock are two undercover detectives with way too much publicity.
Director: Tony Martin | Stars: Mick Molloy, Bob Franklin, Judith Lucy, Alan Brough
Votes: 1,773
14. Something in the Air (2000–2002)
25 min | Drama
The story of the small town of Emu Springs, and the radio station that helps keep it alive.
Stars: Ullie Birve, Colin Moody, Danielle Carter, Kate Fitzpatrick
Votes: 147
15. Carson's Law (1983–1984)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Set in the 1920s. A female lawyer faces prejudice when she marries into a influentual family law firm. On top of this she has to bring up three children when her husband is killed in a plane crash.
Stars: Lorraine Bayly, Kevin Miles, Christine Amor, Irene Inescort
Votes: 86
16. Special Squad (1984)
50 min | Drama
An elite division of the Victoria Police handles crimes too sensitive for regular squads
Stars: John Diedrich, Alan Cassell, Anthony Hawkins, Paul Dawber
Votes: 37
17. Seven Little Australians (1973)
294 min | Drama, Family
Based on Ethel Turner's classic children's novel, this award-winning miniseries is about a family of seven children set in 1890s Australia.
Stars: Barbara Llewellyn, Mark Clarke, Anna Hruby, Jennifer Cluff
Votes: 109
18. Holiday Island (1981–1982)
48 min | Drama
Stars: Nick Tate, Alyson Best, Steven Grives, Caz Lederman
Votes: 25
19. The Far Country (1987)
200 min | Drama
Two people from different backgrounds escaping their own past and finding a new life in post World War 2 Australia, can their pasts be left behind? Can the war be forgotten?
Stars: Sigrid Thornton, Brenda Addie, Don Barker, Terry Brittingham
Votes: 112
20. Adventures of the Seaspray (1966– )
30 min | Adventure, Family
The story centred on widowed journalist Dan Wells, who is sailing the Pacific with on his 25-metre schooner "Seaspray", with his three children Mike, Noah and Sue, assisted by their Fijian crewman.
Stars: Susanne Haworth, Gary Gray, Leoni Lesinawi, Walter Brown
Votes: 84
21. Solo One (1976)
30 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Paul Cronin as Senior Constable Gary Hogan, in the real country town of Emerald in the Dandenong Ranges east of Melbourne.
Stars: Paul Cronin, Aileen Britton, Keith Eden, Andrew Cooke
Votes: 23
22. Moving Out (1983)
Not Rated | 91 min | Drama
Being a teenager can be hard enough. Being an Italian teenager in a very Australian suburb can be impossible. Gino wants to be an Australian...after all... we're all New Aussies some are ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Pattinson | Stars: Vince Colosimo, Maurice Devincentis, Tibor Gyapjas, Sally Cooper
Votes: 110
23. Hunter (1967–1969)
60 min | Drama, Mystery
Drama series following the adventures of special agent John Hunter, on the lookout for espionage along the eastern coast of Australia.
Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Nigel Lovell, Kevin Sanders, Tony Ward
Votes: 43
24. Ben Hall (1975)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
Follows the life of the Australian bushranger Ben Hall.
Stars: Jon Finch, Evin Crowley, Vincent Ball, Brian Blain
Votes: 56
25. Young Ramsay (1977–1980)
60 min | Drama
Tired of city life, a young veterinarian moves to the countryside and connects with the locals.
Stars: John Hargreaves, Serge Lazareff, Barbara Llewellyn, Louise Howitt
Votes: 38
27. Whose Baby (1986)
96 min | Drama
The story about a baby swap in 1945.
Stars: Angela Punch McGregor, Drew Forsythe, Vicki Luke, Peter Curtin
Votes: 20
28. The Fourth Wish (1976)
107 min | Drama
The poignant struggle of a man to grant his terminally ill son three wishes - and the obstacles cast in his way of achieving this goal.
Director: Don Chaffey | Stars: John Meillon, Robert Bettles, Michael Craig, Anne Haddy
Votes: 113
29. Between Wars (1974)
100 min | Drama, History, War
This film traces the career of Dr Edward Trenbow (Corin Redgrave), who becomes a well-respected Sydney psychiatrist. In the 1920s, he takes up residence at Callan Park Asylum. The film ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Thornhill | Stars: Corin Redgrave, Judy Morris, Günter Meisner, Arthur Dignam
Votes: 44
30. Newlyweds (1993–1994)
25 min | Comedy
Stars: Annie Jones, Christopher Gabardi, Sandie Lillingston, Joseph Clements
Votes: 37
31. Wandjina! (1966)
30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Wandjina. was about three young people who come across a mysterious valley. They find a cave which has wall paintings of the Wandjina spirit people. From then on they start to see some strange things.
Stars: David Yorston, Mark McManus, Anne Haddy, Brian James
Votes: 14
32. Adulterous Affair (1966)
84 min | Drama
Russ spies on the woman across the street having an affair. Threatening to inform her husband, he first blackmails her for money, then demands sex.
Director: Ted Leversuch | Stars: Jean Christopher, Bruce Gray, Sean Sullivan, Faith Gardiner
Votes: 17
33. The Ides of March (1961 TV Movie)
60 min | Drama
Director: William Sterling | Stars: Bruce Barry, Edward Brayshaw, Don Crosby, Keith Dare
34. Gaslight (1958 TV Movie)
75 min | Drama
Years after her aunt was murdered in her home, a young woman moves back into the house with her new husband. However, he has a secret that he will do anything to protect, even if means driving his wife insane.
Director: William Sterling | Stars: Beverley Dunn, Judith Godden, Brian James, John Morgan
35. Delta (1969–1970)
50 min | Adventure
Delta is a non-profit organisation of scientific trouble-shooters on call to any person or group.
Stars: Kirrily Nolan, John Gregg, Kevin Miles, Patsy Trench
Votes: 7
36. Australian Playhouse (1966–1967)
30 min | Drama
Stars: Terry McDermott, Ed Devereaux, Wyn Roberts, Syd Conabere
37. The Physicists (1964 TV Movie)
75 min
Director: Christopher Muir | Stars: Syd Conabere, Brian James, Patricia Kennedy, Gerda Nicolson
38. Consider Your Verdict (1961–1964)
60 min | Drama
Based on a successful radio drama which ran 312 episodes between 1958-1960. The novelty of this programme, which featured a different court case each episode, was that scripts were only ... See full summary »
Stars: George Fairfax, Kenrick Hudson, Wyn Roberts, John Ross
Votes: 19
39. The General Motors Hour (1960–1962)
Documentary, Comedy, Crime
The show was loosely scheduled series which was aired occasionally on Australian television from 1960 to 1962, ranging from screen plays of overseas stage plays and anthology episodes, to Australian dramas and a documentaries.
Stars: Joan Miller, Frederick Parslow, Dennis Miller, Frank Waters
40. Rehab for Rejects (2009 TV Movie)
Comedy
A dark comedy about a young man court ordered to attend a rehabilitation center that specializes in alternative healing and spirituality techniques in order to cure their patients' odd and unique addictions.
Director: Jacob Cooney | Stars: Adam Edgar, Evan Arnold, April Billingsley, Maury Sterling
Votes: 8
41. Contrabandits (1967–1968)
60 min | Crime
Stars: John Bonney, Denis Quilley, Janet Kingsbury, Ben Gabriel
42. Wind from the Icy Country (1964 TV Movie)
65 min | Drama
Set just after world war two. Ehrbar fears he will be arrested as a war criminal. He is stuck in the town of Paoshan in China.
Director: Patrick Barton | Stars: Norman Kaye, Patsy King, Brian James, Kurt Ludescher
43. Motel (1968– )
30 min | Drama
The Green Fields Motel, located between Sydney and Canberra and run by the Gillian family, is the setting for this soap.
Stars: Walter Sullivan, Brenda Senders, Noel Trevarthen, Jill Forster
Votes: 8
44. The Seven Ages of Man (1975)
30 min | Drama
Anthology series of plays whose authors were all male Australians.
Stars: Kate Ferguson, Jacki Weaver, Mark Lee, John Waters
45. Behind the Legend (1972–1975)
Drama, History
"Behind the Legend" is 1972 anthology series based on the lives of various Australians hosted by Manning Clark.
Stars: Manning Clark, Barry Lovett, James Condon, Don Philps
46. Moynihan (1976–1977)
60 min | Drama
Drama series based around the character of Moynihan who was in charge of a carpenters union in Wellington New Zealand and dealing with problems he faced both at work and in his private life... See full summary »
Stars: Ian Mune, Louise Pajo, Walter Brown, Peter Gwynne
47. Stormy Petrel (1960)
30 min | Drama, History
The story of Mutiny On The Bounty's William Bligh.
Stars: Brian James, Delia Williams, Alistair Duncan, Ric Hutton
48. Killer in Close-Up (1957– )
30 min | Crime, Drama
Each play was based on real criminal cases. The Robert Wood Trial 4 September 1957. The Wallace Case 20 November 1957. The Rattenbury Case 18 June 1958. The Trial Of Madeleine Smith 13 August 1958.
Stars: George F. Kerr, John Morgan, Laurier Lange, Patricia Kennedy
49. The Party (1969 TV Movie)
45 min | Drama
An Everyman has a dinner party where the guests include Martin Luther, Cardinal Manning, Francis of Assisi and Erasmus.
Director: Christopher Muir | Stars: Brian James, Brian Moll, Heinrich Hesse, Michael Howley
50. The Governess (1958 TV Movie)
60 min | Drama
Live play about a Victorian-era governess.
Director: William Sterling | Stars: Patricia Kennedy, Carole Potter, Brian James, John Morgan