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1. 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: 14,446 | Gross: $11.00M
2. 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: 11,212 | Gross: $6.91M
3. 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: 6,364
4. 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: 2,246
5. 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
6. 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: 1,011
7. 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: 615
8. 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: 551 | Gross: $0.20M
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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: 146
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. 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
19. 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
20. 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
21. 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
22. 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
23. Bellbird (1967–1977)
60 min | Drama
Stars: Carmel Millhouse, Carl Bleazby, Peter Aanensen, Maurie Fields
Votes: 39
24. 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
25. 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
26. Newlyweds (1993–1994)
25 min | Comedy
Stars: Annie Jones, Christopher Gabardi, Sandie Lillingston, Joseph Clements
Votes: 37
27. Holiday Island (1981–1982)
48 min | Drama
Stars: Nick Tate, Alyson Best, Steven Grives, Caz Lederman
Votes: 25
28. 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
29. 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
30. 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
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.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #6.15
(1984)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Mo becomes the victim of an unjust law. Bill goads Myra into violence.
Director: William Templar | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, John Adams, Andy Anderson, Annette Andre
Votes: 15
34.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #6.16
(1984)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Myra is arrested for killing Bill and sent to Wentworth, as Kay's statement for the police damns her mother further. The women cover Reb in treacle and feathers to punish her for ... See full summary »
Director: William Templar | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Andy Anderson, Annette Andre, Janet Andrewartha
Votes: 15
35. 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
36.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #3.75
(1981)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
The women decide to discredit Officer Powell. One of the women is stunned when a doctor says her tissue is compatible with Bea's.
Director: Leigh Spence | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Betty Bobbitt, Sheila Florance, Patsy King
Votes: 14
37. Emergency (1959)
30 min | Drama
One of the earliest ever medical series, this Australian drama takes place in the Emergency Ward of a hospital, and was an early protype for series such as Emergency Ward 10 and Casualty.
Stars: Brian James, Syd Conabere, Judith Godden, Natalie Raine
Votes: 13
38.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #3.76
(1981)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Lizzie returns to Wentworth as a remand prisoner, protesting her innocence, and Judy gets a shock.
Director: Lex Van Os | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Betty Bobbitt, Sheila Florance, Patsy King
Votes: 13
39.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #3.77
(1981)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
The women decide to discredit Officer Powell. One of the women is stunned when a doctor says her tissue is compatible with Bea's.
Director: Lex Van Os | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Betty Bobbitt, Sheila Florance, Patsy King
Votes: 13
40.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #3.79
(1981)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Dr Kennedy visits Bea and confirms that Doreen has agreed to donate her kidney.
Director: Kendal Flanagan | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Gael Andrews, Betty Bobbitt, Maureen Edwards
Votes: 13
41.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #6.9
(1984)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Joan finds herself in a terrible dilemma. Belinda nearly achieves her sole ambition. Judy takes action to force Joan to clear Colleen.
Director: Steve Mann | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Peter Aanensen, Andy Anderson, Janet Andrewartha
Votes: 13
42.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #6.10
(1984)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Pixie falls for an old flame, the women score a victory over Joan and the escape bid ends in tragedy.
Director: Steve Mann | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Peter Aanensen, Andy Anderson, Janet Andrewartha
Votes: 13
43.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #6.11
(1984)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Sonia realises that there is only one way to stop Belinda. The new Joan takes everyone by surprise. Belinda at last gets a chance to fulfill her ambition.
Director: Kendal Flanagan | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Betty Bobbitt, Patsy King, Maggie Kirkpatrick
Votes: 13
44.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #6.12
(1984)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Erica is made the new Head of Department. Reb gets even with Stan, and a life hangs in the balance.
Director: Kendal Flanagan | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Betty Bobbitt, Patsy King, Maggie Kirkpatrick
Votes: 13
45.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #6.13
(1984)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Bobbie and Cass rush to Stan's aid, Camilla is given 24 hours to pay fifty parking fines, and Joan's pleasantness terrifies Sonia.
Director: Ross Jennings | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Betty Bobbitt, Maggie Kirkpatrick, Judith McGrath
Votes: 13
46.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #6.14
(1984)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Myra fears that she's lost her daughter for good and Colleen is furious at her treatment at work. Meanwhile, Rick's detective work leads him into dangerous trouble.
Director: Ross Jennings | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Andy Anderson, Annette Andre, Janet Andrewartha
Votes: 13
47.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #6.17
(1984)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
As the snake slithers around the prison, Sonia insists she heard something in her cell in the night. Later, both Helen and Meg are bitten by the snake; Helen has to be rushed to hospital. ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Mann | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Andy Anderson, Janet Andrewartha, Betty Bobbitt
Votes: 13
48.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #6.67
(1984)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Peter Wright and his accomplice tie Meg to her bed, gag her and rape her. The women shun Bobbie following her attack on Angel. Meg tries to cope with her ordeal but won't listen to Ann's ... See full summary »
Director: Kendal Flanagan | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Janet Andrewartha, Betty Bobbitt, Anne Charleston
Votes: 13
49.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #6.68
(1984)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Myra and Judy save Diedre from Lou and Alice's beating but she gets knocked out in the struggle. Reb finally comes to her senses and they make up. Meg reports her rape to the police. Diedre... See full summary »
Director: Kendal Flanagan | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Janet Andrewartha, Peter Black, Betty Bobbitt
Votes: 13
50.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #6.76
(1984)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Lou is wounded by Deidre after she accidentally shoots her arm but after some persuasion Lou gets out and is driven to the airport, looking quite affluent. Kerryn faints after it's ... See full summary »
Director: Kendal Flanagan | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Janet Andrewartha, Gael Andrews, William Binks
Votes: 12