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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: 41,721 | Gross: $15.19M
2. Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (2012–2015)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, History
A female sleuth sashays through the back lanes and jazz clubs of Melbourne in the late 1920s, fighting injustice with her pearl-handled pistol and her dagger-sharp wit.
Stars: Essie Davis, Nathan Page, Hugo Johnstone-Burt, Ashleigh Cummings
Votes: 17,716
3. Mao's Last Dancer (2009)
PG | 117 min | Biography, Drama, Music
In Maoist China, a boy is taken from his family and trained to become a dancer, but everything he knows is challenged when he is chosen to attend a ballet summer school in Houston, Texas.
Director: Bruce Beresford | Stars: Chi Cao, Bruce Greenwood, Kyle MacLachlan, Penne Hackforth-Jones
Votes: 8,298 | Gross: $4.81M
4. Paradise Road (1997)
R | 122 min | Drama, History, War
A group of women who are imprisoned on the island of Sumatra by the Japanese during World War II use music to relieve their misery.
Director: Bruce Beresford | Stars: Glenn Close, Frances McDormand, Pauline Collins, Cate Blanchett
Votes: 5,925 | Gross: $1.92M
5. The Doctor Blake Mysteries (2013–2018)
TV-14 | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dr Lucien Blake left Ballarat as a young man. But now he finds himself returning, to take over not only his dead father's medical practice, but also his on-call role as the town's police surgeon.
Stars: Nadine Garner, Craig McLachlan, Charlie Cousins, Joel Tobeck
Votes: 5,102
6. The Tree (I) (2010)
Not Rated | 100 min | Drama, Romance
After the death of her father, an 8-year-old girl becomes convinced that he is whispering to her through the leaves of the gargantuan tree that towers over her house.
Director: Julie Bertuccelli | Stars: Charlotte Gainsbourg, Morgan Davies, Marton Csokas, Christian Byers
Votes: 4,694 | Gross: $0.07M
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: 1,633
8. Black and White (2002)
99 min | Drama
Recreation of the landmark 1958 South Australian Court trial of young aboriginal Max Stuart.
Director: Craig Lahiff | Stars: Robert Carlyle, Charles Dance, Kerry Fox, Colin Friels
Votes: 879
9. Mother and Son (1984–1994)
30 min | Comedy
The story of Maggie Beare, an elderly woman suffering from dementia (or so she says), and her faithful, yet long suffering son, Arthur. Despite all of Maggies manipulative ways, he is her carer, even if they don't always get along.
Stars: Ruth Cracknell, Garry McDonald, Henri Szeps, Judy Morris
Votes: 803
10. A Country Practice (1981–1993)
60 min | Drama, Romance
The highs and lows of the Wandin Valley residents, from the patients and staff at the rural town's hospital, to the locals and their everyday lives.
Stars: Shane Porteous, Brian Wenzel, Lorrae Desmond, Joyce Jacobs
Votes: 696
11. Alvin Purple (1973)
R | 87 min | Comedy, Romance
Waterbed salesman Alvin consults a psychiatrist about his irresistibilty to women.
Director: Tim Burstall | Stars: Graeme Blundell, Abigail, Lynette Curran, Christine Amor
Votes: 663
12.
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (2012–2015)
Episode:
Death at Victoria Dock
(2012)
TV-PG | 45 min | Crime, Drama, History
Summoned to investigate a missing school girl, Phryne runs afoul of social anarchists at odds during a dock workers' strike.
Director: Tony Tilse | Stars: Essie Davis, Nathan Page, Hugo Johnstone-Burt, Ashleigh Cummings
Votes: 527
13. Running on Empty (1982)
R | 83 min | Action, Drama, Sport
Mike is a young man who is a budding street racer, and owner of a Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase III. His best mate and mechanic, Tony, are both steel workers by day, but when they aren't working, they are racing.
Director: John Clark | Stars: Terry Serio, Deborah Conway, Max Cullen, Richard Moir
Votes: 510
14. 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: 483
15. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
23 min | Comedy
This is Australia's longest-running comedy series, following the hilarious adventures of top architect Martin Kelly, who gives up his business to raise his three children. And the kid next door, Nudge.
Stars: Julie McGregor, Robert Hughes, Sarah Monahan, Christopher Truswell
Votes: 391
16. Bitter & Twisted (2008)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Drama
Three years after the death of a young man we flash forward to assess the toll it has taken on his parents, brother, and ex-girlfriend. Set against the backdrop of suburban Sydney, Bitter &... See full summary »
Director: Christopher Weekes | Stars: Noni Hazlehurst, Steve Rodgers, Leeanna Walsman, Christopher Weekes
Votes: 345
17.
The Doctor Blake Mysteries (2013–2018)
Episode:
Still Waters
(2013)
TV-14 | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a wayward girl from the local reform school is found dead in Lake Wendouree, Dr Lucien Blake is immediately suspicious. He shocks the police with his unconventional investigative methods.
Director: Andrew Prowse | Stars: Craig McLachlan, Nadine Garner, Rick Donald, Cate Wolfe
Votes: 310
18. Irresistible Force (1993 TV Movie)
80 min | Action
A disgruntled retiring cop and his new butt kicking female partner must take on a well-armed terrorist group that holds up a supermarket.
Director: Kevin Hooks | Stars: Stacy Keach, Cynthia Rothrock, Christopher Neame, Kathleen Garrett
Votes: 297
19. Heroes' Mountain (2002 TV Movie)
95 min | Drama
The story of Stuart Diver, the only person to survive the 1997 Thredbo tragedy that came about when a landslide engulfed a ski lodge situated in the Snowy Mountains.
Director: Peter Andrikidis | Stars: Craig McLachlan, Tom Long, Anthony Hayes, Jodie Dry
Votes: 285
20. Diana & Me (1997)
98 min | Comedy, Romance
Australian Diana Spencer wins a competition in a women's magazine, and as a prize gets a trip for two to London, where she wants to meet her idol and namesake, Princess Diana. She goes ... See full summary »
Director: David Parker | Stars: Toni Collette, Dominic West, Malcolm Kennard, John Simm
Votes: 259
21. Conspiracy 365 (2012)
60 min | Action, Drama, Family
Callum Ormond, a 15 year old who is forced to become a fugitive as he searches for the truth behind the death of a family member.
Stars: Harrison Gilbertson, Marny Kennedy, Taylor Glockner, Kate Kendall
Votes: 257
22. 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: 236
23.
The Doctor Blake Mysteries (2013–2018)
Episode:
All That Glitters
(2013)
TV-14 | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A prospector strikes gold and later that night is found dead at the bottom of his mine shaft after showing off the nugget in the pub. The location of the murder triggers distressing war memories for Doctor Blake.
Director: Andrew Prowse | Stars: Craig McLachlan, Nadine Garner, Rick Donald, Cate Wolfe
Votes: 191
24.
The Doctor Blake Mysteries (2013–2018)
Episode:
The Heart of the Matter
(2014)
TV-14 | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Doctor Lucien Blake returns from a trip to China seeking news of his daughter but he arrives back in Ballarat to find himself once again deep in a murder mystery involving the local Town Council.
Director: Declan Eames | Stars: Craig McLachlan, Nadine Garner, Charlie Cousins, Cate Wolfe
Votes: 187
25. G.P. (1989–1996)
Drama
Set around a fictional Ross St Surgery medical practice in inner Sydney explored both the personal and professional lives of the general practitioners working together, and the other doctors and staff who worked in the clinic.
Stars: Denise Roberts, Michael Craig, Michael O'Neill, Brian Rooney
Votes: 163
26. We've All Been There (2013)
Not Rated | 7 min | Short, Drama
A flat tyre connects a stranded traveler, a struggling waitress and a man in need of some luck in a way they could not imagine.
Director: Nicholas Clifford | Stars: Laura Wheelwright, Penne Hackforth-Jones, Ditch Davey, Sonya Suares
Votes: 163
27. Headland (2005–2006)
60 min | Drama
Set in South Heads, Australia, the story begins with a fatal car accident. Craig, who still lies in coma, is the only survivor. Secrets and intrigues are revealed as we discover the lives and personalities of the inhabitants of Headland.
Stars: Rachael Taylor, Adrienne Pickering, Libby Tanner, Brooke Harman
Votes: 158
28. Cop Shop (1977–1984)
50 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Life in a suburban Australian police station.
Stars: Paula Duncan, Gregory Ross, Gil Tucker, John Orcsik
Votes: 148
29. Number 96 (1972–1977)
25 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Follows the lives and relationships of residents in a Sydney apartment building, exploring adult themes and featuring risky content like sex scenes.
Stars: Pat McDonald, Jeff Kevin, Joe Hasham, Elaine Lee
Votes: 143
30. Paper Giants: Magazine Wars (2013)
Drama
Mini-Series about the golden years of the glossy women's magazines and the battle to have the number one selling publication in Australia.
Stars: Rachel Griffiths, Mandy McElhinney, Rob Carlton, Khan Chittenden
Votes: 142
31. Homicide (1964–1977)
120 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The cases and crimes actioned by the Victoria (Australia) homicide squad, with many cases based of true events.
Stars: Leonard Teale, George Mallaby, John Fegan, Alwyn Kurts
Votes: 138
32. The Young Doctors (1976–1983)
25 min | Drama, Romance
The lives, loves and medical complaints of the doctors, nurses and patients at Sydney's Albert Memorial Hospital.
Stars: Tim Page, Lyn James, Gwen Plumb, Michael Beecher
Votes: 122
33. Punishment (1981– )
50 min | Drama
An Australian soap opera set in a fictional men's prison.
Stars: Mel Gibson, Robert Coleby, Ralph Cotterill, Barry Crocker
Votes: 121
34. Division 4 (1969–1975)
50 min | Crime, Drama
This series was about the wide variety of cases dealt with by the Criminal Investigation and Uniform branches at Melbourne's fictional Yarra Central police station.
Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Frank Taylor, Terence Donovan
Votes: 110
35. Grass Roots (2000–2003)
50 min | Comedy
The series is set around the fictional Arcadia Waters Council near Sydney, and was primarily a satirical look at the machinations of local government.
Stars: Geoff Morrell, Zoe Carides, John Clayton, Rhondda Findleton
Votes: 107
36. Libido (1973)
117 min | Drama
Explores adultery and jealous fantasies, the end of innocence, the moral and spiritual conflicts of a priest and a nun in love. The stories define the exploration of women and the cultural upheaval of the early 70s.
Directors: David Baker, Tim Burstall, John B. Murray, Fred Schepisi | Stars: Elke Neidhart, Bryon Williams, Mark Albiston, John Williams
Votes: 104
37. Matlock Police (1971–1976)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Policing in a small rural town, popular in its day.
Stars: Vic Gordon, Paul Cronin, Michael Pate, Tom Richards
Votes: 94
38. Tanamera - Lion of Singapore (1989–1992)
Drama
Set in Singapore and begins before World War 2 and just just after. Follows the lives of John Dexter, an Englishman and Julie Soong, who are from prominent families. They would fall in love... See full summary »
Stars: Ed Devereaux, Lewis Fiander, Penne Hackforth-Jones, Christopher Bowen
Votes: 87
39. Winners (1985–1990)
50 min | Drama
A collection of different stories studying how humans react and emote with each other.
Stars: Esben Storm, Rebecca Smart, Maggie Dence, Richard Moir
Votes: 77
40. The Journalist (1979)
95 min | Comedy
Comedy about a Journalist on A Sydney Newspaper
Director: Michael Thornhill | Stars: Jack Thompson, Elizabeth Alexander, Sam Neill, Carol Raye
Votes: 76
41. Chandon Pictures (2007–2009)
TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy
The comedic adventures of a grandiose, self-described documentary filmmaker who, in reality, runs a two-bit video production company.
Stars: Rob Carlton, Rebecca Massey, Darren Gilshenan, Josh Lawson
Votes: 72
42. :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
43. Rafferty's Rules (1987–1991)
50 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Michael Rafferty, who is a Stipendiary Magistrate, drives to work in an old blue VW Kombi van. He owns a cat named Rhubarb.
Stars: John Wood, Arky Michael, Simon Chilvers, Catherine Wilkin
Votes: 63
44. Riptide (1969)
60 min | Adventure
A charter boat operator who happens to be an American is also a bit of a Private Investigator!
Stars: Ty Hardin, Sue Costin, Jonathan Sweet, Slim DeGrey
Votes: 63
45. The Movie Show (1991–2008)
30 min | Talk-Show
For 15 years now, Australia has joined Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton every week to review the latest movies. Margaret and David talk about 4 or 5 movies each week and give us a ... See full summary »
Stars: David Stratton, Margaret Pomeranz, Russell Crowe, Miranda Otto
Votes: 62
46. Tickled Pink (1978–1979)
25 min | Drama
Stars: Max Gillies, Bunney Brooke, Peter Sumner, Martin Harris
Votes: 61
47. Golden Fiddles (1991)
Not Rated | 240 min | Drama
A heartwarming rags-to-riches story of a family during the Depression. The story is from a novel by Mary Grant Bruce.
Stars: Kate Nelligan, John Bach, Rachel Friend, Cameron Daddo
Votes: 60
48. 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
49. The Old Curiosity Shop (1984 TV Movie)
G | 72 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The classic fictional tale of the adventures of Little Nell and her grandfather have been brought to the screen in this high quality entertaining animated feature for your kids and family.
Director: Warwick Gilbert | Stars: John Benton, Jason Blackwell, Wallas Eaton, Penne Hackforth-Jones
Votes: 50
50. Ryan (1973)
60 min | Drama
The exploits of a private investigator in Australia in 1973.
Stars: Rod Mullinar, Pamela Stephenson, Luigi Villani, Colin McEwan
Votes: 44