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1. Muriel's Wedding (1994)
R | 106 min | Comedy, Drama
A young social outcast in Australia steals money from her parents to finance a vacation where she hopes to find happiness, and perhaps love.
Director: P.J. Hogan | Stars: Toni Collette, Rachel Griffiths, Bill Hunter, Sophie Lee
Votes: 41,776 | Gross: $15.19M
2. Felicity (1978)
R | 90 min | Drama, Romance
Teenager Felicity studies at a remote Roman Catholic Church boarding school and seeks indulgence in popular erotic novels Story of O, Emmanuelle and in a lesbian love affair with her friend Jenny.
Director: John D. Lamond | Stars: Glory Annen, Chris Milne, Joni Flynn, Jody Hanson
Votes: 1,361
3. Stage Fright (1980)
82 min | Horror, Thriller
A stage actress - who is hiding a deep trauma over the car accident that killed her mother - finds herself living a new nightmare when her fellow cast members are butchered by a glass-wielding killer.
Director: John D. Lamond | Stars: Jenny Neumann, Gary Sweet, Nina Landis, Max Phipps
Votes: 876
4. Houseboat Horror (1989 Video)
85 min | Horror
A rowdy rock group are accompanied by a film crew to desolate Lake Infinity to produce a music video. One night the musicians visit the local pub while the various members of the film crew ... See full summary »
Directors: Kendal Flanagan, Ollie Martin | Stars: Alan Dale, Christine Jeston, Craig Alexander, Des McKenna
Votes: 331
5. Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation! (2008)
R | 103 min | Documentary, History
The story of the Australian exploitation genre cinema of 1970s and 80s.
Director: Mark Hartley | Stars: Phillip Adams, Glory Annen, Christine Amor, Victoria Anoux
Votes: 4,691 | Gross: $0.02M
6. Tracey Takes On... (1996–1999)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Tracey Ullman takes on a different topic in each episode, giving different characters opinions on such things as vanity, royalty, and law.
Stars: Tracey Ullman, Alastair Duncan, Julie Kavner, Seymour Cassel
Votes: 674
7. The Trap Door (1984–1986)
TV-G | 5 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
3D plasticine animation, featuring Berk, a blue creature who lives as servant to the unseen 'Thing Upstairs' in an ancient castle. Every time the trap door opens a new adventure begins for ... See full summary »
Stars: William Rushton, Nick Shipley
Votes: 1,824
8. The ABC of Love and Sex: Australia Style (1978)
85 min | Documentary, Comedy, Romance
A tongue-in-cheek sex education documentary covering a different subject for each letter of the alphabet, e.g. A is for Anatomy, B is for Babies, etc.
Director: John D. Lamond | Stars: Sandy Gore, Michael Cole, Maj-Brith Bergström-Walan, Ian Broadbent
Votes: 183
9. The Don Lane Show (1975–1983)
90 min | Comedy
Follows one of the most popular talk shows in Australian television history hosted by Don Lane and co-hosted with Bert Newton.
Stars: Don Lane, Bert Newton, Pete Smith, Kevin Arnett
Votes: 46
10. Spicks and Specks (2005–2022)
Comedy, Game-Show, Music
Adam Hills hosts this lighthearted music quiz show.The two teams are captained by Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough.
Stars: Adam Hills, Alan Brough, Myf Warhurst, Dave O'Neil
Votes: 1,169
11. Bellbird (1967–1977)
60 min | Drama
Stars: Carmel Millhouse, Carl Bleazby, Peter Aanensen, Maurie Fields
Votes: 39
12. Adventure Island (1967–1973)
30 min | Family
Children's pantomime-style series about the characters from the Kingdom of Diddley-Dum-Diddley.
Stars: Sue McIntosh, Nancy Cato, Liz Harris, John-Michael Howson
Votes: 46
13. 20 to 1 (2005–2019)
60 min | Documentary
Stars: Bert Newton, Richard Wilkins, Scott Cam, John-Michael Howson
Votes: 354
14. Second Time Lucky (1984)
101 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
There's a new wager between Heaven and Hell. Devil bets God that if God were to pick two young people to be the new Adam and Eve, they'd sin again. God accepts and sends a college couple to various eras, starting with the Garden of Eden.
Director: Michael Anderson | Stars: Diane Franklin, Roger Wilson, Jon Gadsby, Robert Helpmann
Votes: 320
15. Alvin Rides Again (1974)
89 min | Comedy
Alvin Purple, the world's most unlikely sex symbol stumbles from woman to woman and job to job in this zany, sexy Australian comedy.
Directors: David Bilcock, Robin Copping | Stars: Graeme Blundell, Alan Finney, Gus Mercurio, Noel Ferrier
Votes: 237
16. The Gordon Elliott Show (1994–1997)
60 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Mike Muscat, Martha Wash, Myreah Mai Moore, Gordon Elliott
Votes: 8
17. Rove Live (2000–2009)
75 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
This was a variety, talk show that featured an ensemble cast, who presented various segments throughout the course of the show.
Stars: Rove McManus, Peter Helliar, Corinne Grant, Ryan Shelton
Votes: 788
18. Power Without Glory (1976)
50 min | Drama
Award-winning historical drama series which traces the life of John West from his impoverished youth in the depression of the 1890s, to his death as a multi-millionaire some sixty years later.
Stars: Martin Vaughan, Rosalind Speirs, John Wood, Heather Canning
Votes: 94
19. The Mike Walsh Show (1969–1984)
120 min | Music, Talk-Show
Daytime variety show, featuring music and interviews with special guests and celebrities from Australia and around the world.
Stars: Mike Walsh, Geoff Harvey, Jim Berinson, Mike Williams
Votes: 18
20. Good Morning Australia (1993–2012)
Talk-Show
Waking up to Bert Newton from 8am to 10am. Funny skits, controversial topics and Bert's sarcastic attitude drove the show for 14 seasons.
Stars: Bert Newton, Shannon Watts, Karen Moregold, Natarsha Belling
Votes: 55
21. The Magic Circle Club (1965–1967)
30 min | Fantasy
In the Magic Forest, Fredd and Fee Fee Bear, Mother Hubbard, Max and Nancy live in a magic cottage. The local baddies, Sir Jasper Crookly and Gaspar Goblin, regularly try to make life difficult for them.
Stars: Nancy Cato, Liz Harris, Tedd Dunn, Max Bartlett
Votes: 16
22. Remembering Nigel (2009)
88 min | Comedy
A group of people get together to remember a man they once knew named Nigel. Unfortunately everyone's opinion of this man is so vastly different you soon realize nobody knew him at all.
Director: Frank Howson | Stars: Barbara Ady, Steven Berkoff, Lindsay Bick, Mike Bishop
Votes: 28
23. Stoppit and Tidyup (1988)
5 min | Animation, Short, Family
In the land of "Do As You're Told" various bugs named after parental orders experience their daily lives.
Star: Terry Wogan
Votes: 132
24. Studio 10 (2013–2023)
120 min | News
Studio 10 is an Australian morning talk show, covering topics such as news, current events, celebrity gossip, bringing up children, family, cooking...
Stars: Sarah Harris, Joe Hildebrand, Tristan MacManus, Angela Bishop
Votes: 60
25. Bert's Family Feud (2006–2007)
30 min | Game-Show
Stars: Bert Newton, Mandy Ritchie, Kathryn Trapani, Simon Diaz
Votes: 46
26. Weekend Sunrise (2005– )
News, Talk-Show
Weekend Sunrise provides a mix of news, current affairs and entertainment for a Sunday morning audience, capitalising on the successful weekday Sunrise format.
Stars: Prue MacSween, Samantha Armytage, Chris Smith, Simon Reeve
Votes: 92
27. Good Morning Sydney (1978–1989)
90 min
Stars: Maureen Duval, Bernard King, Bill Collins, Errol B. Davis
28. An Aussie Audience with Dame Edna (1986 TV Special)
75 min | Comedy
Director: Graeme Rowland | Stars: Barry Humphries, Prue Acton, Annette Alison, Angry Anderson
29. Sounds Like Us (1969–1970)
25 min | Music
Stars: Jeff Phillips, Liz Harris, Bryan Davies, Yvonne Barrett
30. Hey You! (1967)
30 min | Comedy
An Australian and an Englishman find living under the same roof far from easy!
Stars: Ernie Bourne, Colin McEwan, Su Israel, Margaret Reid
Votes: 9
31. Not Quite Hollywood: Deleted and Extended Scenes (2008 Video)
76 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Director: Mark Hartley | Stars: Abigail, Phillip Adams, Christine Amor, Glory Annen
Votes: 11
32. Russell Gilbert Live (2000– )
60 min | Comedy
Stars: Russell Gilbert, Paul Calleja, Andrew Maj, Rebecca McCauley
Votes: 20
33. Catch Us If You Can (1980 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Stars: Geoff Stone, Abigail, Deborah Gray, Geoff Harvey
35. Exit (I) (1971)
31 min | Short, Mystery
Director: Bruce McNaughton | Stars: Mark Albiston, Stewart Faichney, Tom Lake, Dina Mann
36. The Royal Charity Concert (1980 TV Movie)
180 min | Music
Director: Peter Faiman | Stars: Peter Allen, Julie Anthony, Tony Charlton, Kelvin Coe
37. Pushing the Boundaries: The Mavis Bramston Show (2022)
Documentary
In 1964 Carol Raye became the first female television executive in Australia when she created The Mavis Bramston Show which boldly tackled subjects such as sexuality, politics, religion, women's rights and racism.
Director: Stephan Wellink | Stars: Maggie Dence, John-Michael Howson, Max Gillies, Carol Raye
38.
Hey You! (1967)
Episode:
The Boarder
(1967)
Comedy
Director: Godfrey Philipp | Stars: Ernie Bourne, Colin McEwan, Su Israel, Margaret Reid
39.
Hey You! (1967)
Episode:
The Cold
(1967)
Comedy
Director: Godfrey Philipp | Stars: Ernie Bourne, Colin McEwan, Su Israel, Margaret Reid
40.
Hey You! (1967)
Episode:
The End
(1967)
Comedy
Director: Godfrey Philipp | Stars: Ernie Bourne, Colin McEwan, Su Israel, Margaret Reid
41.
Hey You! (1967)
Episode:
The Exile
(1967)
Comedy
Director: Godfrey Philipp | Stars: Ernie Bourne, Colin McEwan, Su Israel, Margaret Reid
42.
Hey You! (1967)
Episode:
The Girlfriend
(1967)
Comedy
Director: Godfrey Philipp | Stars: Ernie Bourne, Colin McEwan, Su Israel, Margaret Reid
43.
Hey You! (1967)
Episode:
The Inheritance
(1967)
Comedy
Director: Godfrey Philipp | Stars: Ernie Bourne, Colin McEwan, Su Israel, Margaret Reid
44.
Hey You! (1967)
Episode:
The Marriage Bureau
(1967)
Comedy
Director: Godfrey Philipp | Stars: Ernie Bourne, Colin McEwan, Su Israel, Margaret Reid
45.
Hey You! (1967)
Episode:
The Neice
(1967)
Comedy
Director: Godfrey Philipp | Stars: Ernie Bourne, Colin McEwan, Su Israel, Margaret Reid
46.
Hey You! (1967)
Episode:
The Party
(1967)
Comedy
Director: Godfrey Philipp | Stars: Ernie Bourne, Colin McEwan, Su Israel, Margaret Reid
47.
Hey You! (1967)
Episode:
The Protest Meeting
(1967)
Comedy
Director: Godfrey Philipp | Stars: Ernie Bourne, Colin McEwan, Su Israel, Margaret Reid
48.
Hey You! (1967)
Episode:
The Singer
(1967)
Comedy
Director: Godfrey Philipp | Stars: Ernie Bourne, Colin McEwan, Su Israel, Margaret Reid
49.
Hey You! (1967)
Episode:
The Soup Kitchen
(1967)
Comedy
Director: Godfrey Philipp | Stars: Ernie Bourne, Colin McEwan, Su Israel, Margaret Reid
50.
Hey You! (1967)
Episode:
The Treasure Hunt
(1967)
Comedy
Director: Godfrey Philipp | Stars: Ernie Bourne, Colin McEwan, Su Israel, Margaret Reid