Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With John Batchelor

1. Farscape (1999–2003)

TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Thrown into a distant part of the universe, an Earth astronaut finds himself part of a fugitive alien starship crew.

Stars: Ben Browder, Claudia Black, Anthony Simcoe, Lani John Tupu

Votes: 40,333

2. Home and Away (1988– )

TV-14 | 22 min | Drama, Romance

This show chronicles the lives, loves, happiness, and heartbreaks of the residents of Summer Bay, a small coastal town jon the upper Northern Beaches of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Stars: Ray Meagher, Lynne McGranger, Emily Symons, Ada Nicodemou

Votes: 6,493

3. Harrow (2018–2021)

Not Rated | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Harrow tells the story of Dr. Daniel Harrow, a forensic pathologist with a total disregard for authority.

Stars: Ioan Gruffudd, Darren Gilshenan, Damien Garvey, Ella Newton

Votes: 10,235

4. Underbelly (2008–2013)

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

Each season of this multi-award-winning television series takes you through a 13-episode run in the rise and fall of real-life Australian underworld figures as told from both sides of the law.

Stars: Caroline Craig, Paul Tassone, Dieter Brummer, Daniel Roberts

Votes: 5,294

5. Red Dog (2011)

PG | 92 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

Based on the legendary true story of the Red Dog who united a disparate local community while roaming the Australian outback in search of his long lost master.

Director: Kriv Stenders | Stars: Josh Lucas, Rachael Taylor, Rohan Nichol, Luke Ford

Votes: 19,452

6. Doctor Doctor (2016–2021)

Not Rated | 50 min | Comedy, Drama

A rising heart surgeon's life takes a turn he never expected and soon everything comes crashing down. He soon finds himself a former big city doctor turned small town doctor.

Stars: Rodger Corser, Nicole da Silva, Ryan Johnson, Tina Bursill

Votes: 3,509

7. All Saints (1998–2009)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama

A drama series centred on the lives of the nurses at All Saints Western General Hospital.

Stars: Judith McGrath, Georgie Parker, Tammy Macintosh, Martin Lynes

Votes: 1,639

8. Sea Patrol (2007–2011)

TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Following the crew of the patrol boat HMAS Hammersley, as they patrol the northern sea border of Australia. They have to deal with foreign fishermen poaching fish, smugglers and with political unrest in a neighbouring island state.

Stars: John Batchelor, Matthew Holmes, Lisa McCune, Kristian Schmid

Votes: 2,644

9. Rake (2010–2018)

Not Rated | 60 min | Comedy, Drama

Cleaver Greene is a drug addict who has a massive gambling debt with some very shady characters and is in love with a prostitute. He's also a very good criminal lawyer, capable of winning unwinnable cases.

Stars: Richard Roxburgh, Matt Day, Kate Box, Caroline Brazier

Votes: 8,684

10. Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021)

PG | 93 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Thomas and Bea are now married and living with Peter and his rabbit family. Bored of life in the garden, Peter goes to the big city, where he meets shady characters and ends up creating chaos for the whole family.

Director: Will Gluck | Stars: Rose Byrne, Domhnall Gleeson, David Oyelowo, James Corden

Votes: 14,724 | Gross: $40.50M

11. Water Rats (1996–2001)

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

Beneath its surface exists a playground for the murky underworld, pollution hazards, the remnants of huge drug hauls, and a graveyard of bodies from years of suicides, accidents and murders. That's the world of the WATER RATS.

Stars: Brett Partridge, Peter Bensley, Toni Scanlan, Jay Laga'aia

Votes: 1,152

12. Inspector Gadget 2 (2003 Video)

G | 89 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Inspector Gadget returns in this sequel to the 1999 hit. A glitched Gadget once again must fight his arch nemesis, Claw, with the aid of a female Gadget: G2.

Director: Alex Zamm | Stars: French Stewart, Elaine Hendrix, Tony Martin, Caitlin Wachs

Votes: 7,069

13. Man-Thing (2005)

R | 97 min | Action, Adventure, Horror

Agents of an oil tycoon vanish while exploring a swamp marked for drilling. The local sheriff investigates and faces a Seminole legend come to life: Man-Thing, a shambling swamp-monster whose touch burns those who feel fear.

Director: Brett Leonard | Stars: Jack Thompson, Matthew Le Nevez, Steve Bastoni, Rachael Taylor

Votes: 7,038 | Gross: $0.14M

14. Wonderland (2013–2015)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama

The lives of the residents living in a city apartment block in Sydney.

Stars: Anna Bamford, Michael Dorman, Emma Lung, Tracy Mann

Votes: 1,322

15. Fat Pizza (2003)

Not Rated | 96 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

The life at a suburban Sydney pizzeria.

Director: Paul Fenech | Stars: Paul Fenech, Tahir Bilgic, Rob Shehadie, Bill Bentley

Votes: 3,771

16. Time Trax (1993–1994)

60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

A cop from the future is sent back to contemporary times to track down fugitives hiding in the past.

Stars: Dale Midkiff, Elizabeth Alexander, Peter Donat, Malcolm Cork

Votes: 1,550

17. Murder Call (1997–2000)

TV-MA | 50 min | Drama, Crime, Thriller

Centers on homicide detective odd couple, Tessa Vance, and her partner Steve Hayden. Shot in Sydney, Australia, the show was known for portraying gripping crime drama, while displaying the grittier side of urban Sydney.

Stars: Lucy Bell, Peter Mochrie, Geoff Morrell, Glenda Linscott

Votes: 487

18. The Three Stooges (2000 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 88 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

A biography of the Three Stooges, in which their careers and rise to fame is shown throughout the eyes of their leader, Moe Howard.

Director: James Frawley | Stars: Paul Ben-Victor, Evan Handler, John Kassir, Michael Chiklis

Votes: 2,117

19. Reckoning (2019)

TV-MA | 46 min | Thriller

Explores the darkest corners of the male psyche through the eyes of two fathers, one of whom is a serial-killer.

Stars: Aden Young, Sam Trammell, Simone Kessell, Milly Alcock

Votes: 4,925

20. Barons (2022– )

TV-14 | Drama

70s surf counter culture and commerce collide as a group of best friends, inspired by the ocean, create what will become iconic rival surf brands. Little do they know that their success will tear them, and their world, apart.

Stars: Ben O'Toole, Jillian Nguyen, Sean Keenan, Hunter Page-Lochard

Votes: 495

21. 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

22. Danny Deckchair (2003)

PG-13 | 100 min | Comedy, Romance

An Aussie becomes a national sensation when he lifts off in his deck chair tied to balloons.

Director: Jeff Balsmeyer | Stars: Rhys Ifans, Miranda Otto, Justine Clarke, Rhys Muldoon

Votes: 5,243 | Gross: $0.16M

23. The Monkey's Mask (2000)

R | 93 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller

A lesbian private detective dives head first into murder, manipulation and the consuming power of sex.

Director: Samantha Lang | Stars: Susie Porter, Kelly McGillis, Abbie Cornish, Brendan Cowell

Votes: 1,646 | Gross: $0.05M

24. Black Comedy (2014–2020)

Comedy

A sketch comedy show featuring Indigenous Australian writers and performers.

Stars: Aaron Fa'aoso, Nakkiah Lui, Elizabeth Wymarra, Bjorn Stewart

Votes: 327

25. 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: 210

26. Laid (2011)

Not Rated | Comedy

Startled to realize that her former lovers are dying in unusual ways, a market researcher tries to unravel the cause and save her remaining exes.

Stars: Alison Bell, Celia Pacquola, Toby Truslove, Graeme Blundell

Votes: 586

27. The Appleton Ladies' Potato Race (2023 TV Movie)

108 min | Comedy, Drama

Penny returns to her childhood home for the Appleton Show and its 'world famous' potato race, she is outraged that the men's first prize pays out $2,000 and the winning woman's prize is only $200. She is determined to right this wrong.

Director: Lynn Hegarty | Stars: Claire van der Boom, Katie Wall, Geneviève Lemon, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 146

28. Getaway (1992–2010)

60 min | Documentary

Getaway is Australia's favourite travel show with wonderful holiday ideas for all tastes and budgets as well as those once in a lifetime, dream destinations. Escape today with Getaway.

Stars: Catriona Rowntree, Ben Dark, Natalie Gruzlewski, Jules Lund

Votes: 104

29. Ned (2003)

81 min | Action, Comedy, Western

A comedy based on the rise and fall of Ned Kelly and his gang of Outlaws.

Director: Abe Forsythe | Stars: Felix Williamson, Abe Forsythe, Damon Herriman, Nick Flint

Votes: 408

30. The Whistleblower (2019)

134 min | Action, Drama, Mystery

Following a fatal accident, a Chinese expatriate working for a mining company in Australia discovers that new technology developed by the company may be a health risk, and investigates a web of conspiracies in his search for the truth.

Director: Xiaolu Xue | Stars: Jiayin Lei, Tang Wei, Xi Qi, John Batchelor

Votes: 329

31. The Tender Hook (2008)

R | 99 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The story is about Iris' rise to the apex of a love/power triangle that includes her roguish English lover McHeath and Art, an earnest young boxer. Within the flawed moral landscape, each character struggles to establish their sovereignty.

Director: Jonathan Ogilvie | Stars: Rose Byrne, Tyler Coppin, John Batchelor, Hugo Weaving

Votes: 607

32. Fire (1995–1996)

50 min | Drama

Georgie Parker, Peter Phelps, Andy Anderson and Aaron Jeffery head up the cast in this series about a group of 'firies' in Queensland. A new female recruit battles sexism in the ... See full summary »

Stars: Andy Anderson, Wayne Pygram, Tayler Kane, Liddy Clark

Votes: 84

33. Devil's Dust (2012)

Biography, Drama

Follow the corporate scandal surrounding multi-national asbestos company, James Hardie, the life or death fight against their strategy of ignoring the dangers of asbestos for decades, and the desperate fight to expose their crimes.

Stars: Anthony Hayes, Don Hany, Ewen Leslie, Alexandra Schepisi

Votes: 149

34. Secret Daughter (2016–2017)

TV-14 | 44 min | Drama

Finding herself in hot water with the local hood, Billie pretends to be the secret daughter of Jack Norton in order to escape town, which suddenly lands her in the middle of a grieving family.

Stars: Jessica Mauboy, Matt Levett, David Field, Rachel Gordon

Votes: 317

35. Brock (2016)

Biography, Drama, Sport

A unique story about Australian car racing legend Peter Brock. He was the man that started the whole Holden vs Ford rivalry in the early 70's. This story takes a look at his colourful life.... See full summary »

Stars: Matthew Le Nevez, Brendan Cowell, Ella Scott Lynch, Natalie Bassingthwaighte

Votes: 99

36. The Longest Weekend (2022)

78 min | Drama

Three disconnected siblings find themselves living once again under the same roof when the father who abandoned them returns to their lives.

Director: Molly Haddon | Stars: Mia Artemis, John Batchelor, Elly Hiraani Clapin, Adam Golledge

Votes: 116

37. Chasing Comets (2018)

100 min | Comedy, Drama

Wagga is a country town that loves its sport but is divided over its loyalty for the rival codes, Afl and Nrl. It's in this setting that we find our hero Chase daylight. Chase's dream to ... See full summary »

Director: Jason Perini | Stars: Dan Ewing, Isabel Lucas, George Houvardas, Kat Hoyos

Votes: 147

38. Australia: The Story of Us (2014–2015)

Documentary, History

The series looks back at some of the people, places and events that have shaped the country over the last 40,000 years.

Stars: Rupert Degas, Richard Roxburgh, Tim Flannery, Tim Costello

Votes: 71

39. The Great Mint Swindle (2012 TV Movie)

PG-13 | 92 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

Based on a true story, three Australian brothers become embroiled in a scam by selling a fake gold nugget to a tycoon.

Director: Geoff Bennett | Stars: Grant Bowler, Todd Lasance, Josh Quong Tart, Shane Bourne

Votes: 223

40. The Custodian (1993)

R | 109 min | Drama, Romance

A police detective decides to expose the pervasive corruption that permeates his department.

Director: John Dingwall | Stars: Anthony LaPaglia, Hugo Weaving, Barry Otto, Kelly Dingwall

Votes: 372

41. Franswa Sharl (2009)

14 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Keeping the position of number one son requires a certain amount of ingenuity. Twelve year old Greg has inherited his father's competitive streak. On a family holiday to Fiji they have ... See full summary »

Director: Hannah Hilliard | Stars: Callan McAuliffe, John Batchelor, Diana Glenn, Steve Le Marquand

Votes: 412

42. The Wayne Manifesto (1996– )

25 min | Family, Comedy

Based on the children's book series by David McRobbie, this quirky yet wholesome family comedy explores a typical suburban Australian upbringing from the perspective of 12-year-old Wayne Wilson.

Stars: Jeffrey Walker, Jah'shua McAvoy, Remi Broadway, Mark Hill

Votes: 146

43. Bad Cop, Bad Cop (2002–2003)

26 min | Comedy, Crime

A comedy about the working lives of plainclothes detectives Red Lilywhite and Lou Knutt, who work in an outer-suburban police station in Sydney.

Stars: Michael Caton, Dan Wyllie, Helen Thomson, Chris Hobbs

Votes: 52

44. :30 Seconds (2009)

30 min | Comedy

A funny look inside a fictional advertising industry, showing up the tricks, the language, and the scheming, behind the ads. e.g. - Selling cosmetics? Create a "National AV Dermatological ... See full synopsis »

Stars: Joel Tobeck, Stephen Curry, Gyton Grantley, Kat Stewart

Votes: 69

45. My Entire Life (1996)

R | 112 min | Comedy

All Wally Mellish, an ex-convict in 1960s Australia, wants to do is live a quiet life with his girlfriend Beryl. Unfortunately when two police officers come around to disturb this, a ... See full summary »

Director: Nadia Tass | Stars: Colin Friels, Jacqueline McKenzie, Kenneth Radley, Graham Rouse

Votes: 552

46. The Roly Poly Man (1994)

94 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Dirk Trent is small time PI that stumbles onto a peculiar murder when investigating a cheating husband.

Director: Bill Young | Stars: Paul Chubb, Les Foxcroft, Susan Lyons, Zoe Bertram

Votes: 109

47. Subdivision (2009)

PG | 100 min | Comedy, Drama

Based on the change a rapidly growing town faces when southern developers take over.

Director: Sue Brooks | Stars: Gary Sweet, Steve Bisley, Bruce Spence, Ashley Bradnam

Votes: 175

48. Air Rescue (2013– )

Documentary

Air Rescue is a factual observational documentary series. It follows the high stakes work and real-life drama of the rescue crews in the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.

Stars: Martin Sacks, John Batchelor

49. Roll (2004 TV Movie)

45 min | Crime, Action, Comedy

When a young country footballer, Mat comes to the big smoke to stay with his cousin, all he wants is a quiet night. After a twelve hour odyssey of cops, crazies, harlots and heavies, all he wants is a new cousin.

Director: Martin Wilson | Stars: John Batchelor, Troy Coward, Mike Frencham, Marcus Graham

Votes: 41

50. Marriage Acts (2000 TV Movie)

Drama

A Judge is bombed by someone he sentenced.

Director: Robert Marchand | Stars: Colin Friels, Sonia Todd, David Whitney, Linden Wilkinson

Votes: 29