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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: 1,695
2. Prisoner (1979–1986)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama
The lives of the staff and inmates of a women's prison.
Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Barbara Jungwirth, Betty Bobbitt, Sheila Florance
Votes: 2,241
3. Shine (1996)
PG-13 | 105 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Pianist David Helfgott, driven by his father and teachers, has a breakdown. Years later he returns to the piano, to popular if not critical acclaim.
Director: Scott Hicks | Stars: Geoffrey Rush, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Justin Braine, Sonia Todd
Votes: 56,731 | Gross: $35.81M
4. Chances (1991–1992)
60 min | Drama
Soap opera based around a family which is transformed when they win a large amount of money. Early episodes deal with the effect this fortunate event has on them. The later episodes have ... See full summary »
Stars: Michael Caton, Mercia Deane-Johns, Jeremy Sims, Patsy Stephen
Votes: 90
5. Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left (1993– )
25 min | Family, Comedy, Sci-Fi
A family of aliens flee their tyrannical home planet to come and live on Earth.
Stars: Lauren Hewett, Silvia Seidel, Jeffrey Walker, Bruce Myles
Votes: 136
6. A Difficult Woman (1998)
TV-14 | Drama, Mystery
Anne Harriman has it all, and expects nothing less. Her brilliant work as chief pathologist of pharmaceutical giant Bauer-Ritter has secured the respect of the corporate, academic and ... See full summary »
Stars: Caroline Goodall, Peter Feeney, Martin Jacobs, Nicholas Eadie
Votes: 120
7. The Bathers (2003)
7 min | Short, Drama
Set in the late 19th or early 20th century, the film opens with three upper class women and a little girl picnicing on a deserted beach. The little girl begins playing around and eventually... See full synopsis »
Director: Elissa Down | Stars: Ellen Cressey, Latonya Csont, Bobbie Salmon, Georgia Salmon
Votes: 31
8. Home (1983)
25 min | Drama, Family
The show follows the adventures of a group of children at the Westmere, home for children.
Stars: Robert Meldrum, Darren Sole, Leah Steventon, Cindy Unkauf
Votes: 32
9. The Shark Net (2003)
180 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
A compelling, three-part series taken from Robert Drewe's memoir about his early life growing up during the reign of one of Australia's most notorious serial killers.
Stars: William McInnes, Angie Milliken, Tim Draxl, Dan Wyllie
Votes: 76
10. Sun on the Stubble (1996– )
290 min | Drama, Family, History
Various stories of Bruno and his German Australian family, living in early 1930s rural South Australia.
Stars: Christian Kohlund, Susan Lyons, Jamie Croft, Sophie Heathcote
Votes: 66
11. E.A.R.T.H. Force (1990)
60 min | Sci-Fi
The missions of an elite response team dealing with environmental disasters.
Stars: Gil Gerard, Robert Knepper, Leon Russom, Scott Hoxby
Votes: 41
12. The Petrov Affair (1987)
120 min | Drama
The defection of Soviet diplomat Vladimir Petrov in Canberra in 1954.
Stars: Alex Menglet, Eva Sitteová, Simon Chilvers, Slawomir Wabik
Votes: 17
13. Garbo (1992)
100 min | Comedy, Romance
Nifty little melodrama about garbage collectors, or "garbos" in Australian slang.
Director: Ron Cobb | Stars: Stephen Kearney, Neill Gladwin, Max Cullen, Simon Chilvers
Votes: 46
14. The Territorians (1996 TV Movie)
R | 90 min | Mystery, Thriller
Director: Michael Offer | Stars: Steven Vidler, Aaron Pedersen, Peter Adams, Susan Lyons
Votes: 44
15. A Single Life (1986 TV Movie)
Drama
A woman in her mid-thirties decides to have a baby on her own.
Director: John Power | Stars: Tina Bursill, Steve Jacobs, Jane Clifton, Pamela Rabe
Votes: 17
16. With Time to Kill (1987)
71 min
Director: James Clayden | Stars: Ian Scott, Elizabeth Huntley, Jan Friedl, James Clayden
Votes: 8
17. Drive (1992)
19 min | Short
Director: Catherine Birmingham | Stars: Dan Wyllie, Ellen Cressey, Rowan Woods
18.
Blue Heelers (1994–2006)
Episode:
Diary Entry
(1994)
TV-14 | 46 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A curious mother uncovers information from her daughter Kym's diary that suggests a drug dealer is operating near the school. Meanwhile, Wayne returns to work after the shooting but is very tense. Is he ready to be back at work?
Director: Julian McSwiney | Stars: Grant Bowler, Ann Burbrook, Lisa McCune, William McInnes
Votes: 27
19.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #5.29
(1983)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Judy realises that Trevor didn't rape Lindy after all, and the rapist is revealed as Tony, the man from the bar. She makes Lindy go to the police, and they use her as bait to trap him and ... See full summary »
Director: Kendal Flanagan | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Betty Bobbitt, Sheila Florance, Patsy King
Votes: 10
20.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #5.30
(1983)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Alan's sudden release has the women astonished. Erica says they are to act as though he never existed. Meanwhile, the Department's generosity has the women suspicious. They learn they are ... See full summary »
Director: Kendal Flanagan | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Betty Bobbitt, Sheila Florance, Patsy King
Votes: 11
21.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #5.31
(1983)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Bea finally makes an appearance, hiding out as housekeeper to a snobby rich dame in Sydney, but when her employer twigs who she is, Bea ties her up and makes her getaway. The women are ... See full summary »
Directors: Chris Adshead, John McRae | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Betty Bobbitt, Robin Bowering, Ellen Cressey
Votes: 10
22.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #5.32
(1983)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Aware Bea is on the loose in Sydney, the cops turn up at Doreen's to see if Bea has contacted her. They put a guard on her flat to watch for Bea, and assign an undercover policewoman to ... See full summary »
Directors: Chris Adshead, John McRae | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Betty Bobbitt, Sheila Florance, Patsy King
Votes: 10
23.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #5.33
(1983)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Doreen ushers Bea into a changing room to talk to her away from Dierdre's prying eyes. They arrange to meet at the cinema so Dor can give her money, but Dierdre ends up tagging along, and ... See full summary »
Directors: Lex Van Os, John McRae | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Betty Bobbitt, Sheila Florance, Patsy King
Votes: 9
24.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #5.34
(1983)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Bea waits til Doreen goes to work, then uses the key to get into the flat. Doreen is delighted that Bea is there, she talks her into staying the night and they reminisce and catch-up. Next ... See full summary »
Directors: Lex Van Os, John McRae | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Betty Bobbitt, Sheila Florance, Patsy King
Votes: 11
25.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #5.35
(1983)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Erica has "resigned" (ie the Department sacked her) after Nola's protest. Colleen is appointed Acting Governor, with Meg as Deputy. Douglas hints to Joan that he wants her to get the ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Mann | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Betty Bobbitt, Ellen Cressey, Lisa Crittenden
Votes: 10
26.
Blue Heelers (1994–2006)
Episode:
Without a Trace
(1995)
TV-14 | 46 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The Heelers are perplexed by the disappearance of the Ashleys from their farm.
Director: Mark Piper | Stars: Grant Bowler, Damian Walshe-Howling, Lisa McCune, William McInnes
Votes: 21
27.
Home (1983)
Episode:
Episode #1.25
(1983)
Drama, Family
Stars: Tania Atkins, Steve Bastoni, David Bradshaw, Ellen Cressey
28.
Home (1983)
Episode:
Episode #1.26
(1983)
Drama, Family
Stars: Tania Atkins, Steve Bastoni, David Bradshaw, Ellen Cressey
29.
The Petrov Affair (1987)
Episode:
Part 1
(1987)
Drama
Director: Michael Carson | Stars: Alex Menglet, Eva Sitteová, Simon Chilvers, Slawomir Wabik
30.
The Petrov Affair (1987)
Episode:
Part 2
(1987)
Drama
Director: Michael Carson | Stars: Alex Menglet, Eva Sitteová, Simon Chilvers, Slawomir Wabik
31.
Chances (1991–1992)
Episode:
Gender Bender
(1992)
45 min | Drama
Director: Mark Defriest | Stars: Jeremy Sims, Patsy Stephen, John Sheerin, Brenda Addie
32.
Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left (1993– )
Episode:
Crescendo
(1993)
Family, Comedy, Sci-Fi
The Chief crash lands on Yorp's refuelling depot and contacts Jady requesting a new raft - X's influence is spreading and she must be stopped.
Director: Paul Moloney | Stars: Lauren Hewett, Silvia Seidel, Bruce Myles, Jan Friedl
33.
Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left (1993– )
Episode:
Dark Night, Star Bright
(1994)
Family, Comedy, Sci-Fi
The Chief's latest plan is to mutilate X's mind so she gives up all hope. On Earth, Miss Bloom stops by the house to inquire about the kids absence from school.
Director: Brendan Maher | Stars: Lauren Hewett, Silvia Seidel, Bruce Myles, Jan Friedl
34.
Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left (1993– )
Episode:
Hearing a Different Drummer
(1994)
Family, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Lox's thought-beams are interfering with the Froggatts electricity. Lox contacts X needing a place to hide.
Director: Brendan Maher | Stars: Lauren Hewett, Silvia Seidel, Bruce Myles, Jan Friedl
35.
Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left (1993– )
Episode:
Strange Encounters
(1994)
Family, Comedy, Sci-Fi
X is concerned the family is becoming careless and are keeping secrets from one another.
Director: Brendan Maher | Stars: Lauren Hewett, Jeffrey Walker, Silvia Seidel, Bruce Myles
36.
Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left (1993– )
Episode:
The Root of All Evil
(1994)
Family, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Qwrk receives a piece of intergalactic junk mail from the Almost Dead Letter Office with an enclosed free sample - an ever-green money tree.
Director: Brendan Maher | Stars: Lauren Hewett, Silvia Seidel, Bruce Myles, Jan Friedl
37.
Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left (1993– )
Episode:
Trial by Lava
(1994)
Family, Comedy, Sci-Fi
The family's attempts to communicate with Zyrgon interfere with the Froggatts' TV reception again.
Director: Paul Moloney | Stars: Lauren Hewett, Jeffrey Walker, Silvia Seidel, Bruce Myles
38.
Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left (1993– )
Episode:
We Live on the Best One
(1994)
Family, Comedy, Sci-Fi
X and the Chief are alive, spared from the lava having landed on a narrow ledge.
Director: Paul Moloney | Stars: Lauren Hewett, Jeffrey Walker, Silvia Seidel, Bruce Myles
39.
Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left (1993– )
Episode:
Welcome to the Human Race
(1994)
Family, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Father doesn't want to ask Mother not to go to Paris so the task falls to X. Mother explains it will make her a better mother and after X sees Jenny with her mum, it's not an unwelcome prospect.
Director: Paul Moloney | Stars: Lauren Hewett, Silvia Seidel, Bruce Myles, Jan Friedl
40.
Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left (1993– )
Episode:
X: The Unknown Factor
(1994)
Family, Comedy, Sci-Fi
The family is on high alert for the Chief's next move but X refuses to run away - they won't let the Chief dictate how they live their lives.
Director: Rod Hardy | Stars: Lauren Hewett, Silvia Seidel, Bruce Myles, Jan Friedl
41.
Sun on the Stubble (1996– )
Episode:
Adventures in Paradise
(1996)
47 min | Drama, Family, History
Bruno and his best friend Benny are stuck up a tree after being chased by Mr Mibus' bull.
Director: Robert Marchand | Stars: Christian Kohlund, Susan Lyons, Jamie Croft, Ann Burbrook
42.
Sun on the Stubble (1996– )
Episode:
Parting from the Farm
(1996)
Drama, Family, History
Keeping to himself his fear that Ebenezer's dog might be the turkey killer, Bruno joins in the community hunt to find the suspected fox, which has savaged one of Mr Mibus' prize rams.
Stars: Christian Kohlund, Susan Lyons, Jamie Croft, Sophie Heathcote
43.
Sun on the Stubble (1996– )
Episode:
The Notice
(1996)
Drama, Family, History
The annual beach picnic is approaching and Mum is knitting new bathing costumes for all the children. Bruno complains that he can't possibly wear his because everyone will laugh at him.
Director: Robert Marchand | Stars: Christian Kohlund, Susan Lyons, Jamie Croft, Sophie Heathcote
44.
The Shark Net (2003)
Episode:
Part 1
(2003)
Biography, Crime, Drama
In this premiere episode, six year-old Robert Drewe and his family move from Melbourne to Perth. The young boy thinks it's paradise - a world of simple coastal pleasures, clear skies and trusting faces.
Director: Graeme Burfoot | Stars: William McInnes, Angie Milliken, Tim Draxl, Andrew Hale
45.
A Difficult Woman (1998)
Episode:
A Difficult Woman
(1998)
TV-14 | Drama, Mystery
Director: Tony Tilse | Stars: Caroline Goodall, Peter Feeney, Martin Jacobs, Nicholas Eadie
Votes: 10
46.
A Difficult Woman (1998)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1998)
TV-14 | Drama, Mystery
Director: Tony Tilse | Stars: Stewart Armstrong, Shae Bacales, Helmut Bakaitis, Tungia Baker
Votes: 11
47.
A Difficult Woman (1998)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1998)
TV-14 | Drama, Mystery
Director: Tony Tilse | Stars: Stewart Armstrong, Shae Bacales, Helmut Bakaitis, Tungia Baker
Votes: 9
48.
E.A.R.T.H. Force (1990)
Episode:
Not in My Back Yard
(1990)
Sci-Fi
The team helps a mother who believes toxic waste caused her son's illness.
Director: Rod Hardy | Stars: Brian Adams, David Arnett, Steve Bisley, Des Connors