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1. Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)
PG | 115 min | Drama, Mystery
During a rural summer picnic, a few students and a teacher from an Australian girls' school vanish without a trace. Their absence frustrates and haunts the people left behind.
Director: Peter Weir | Stars: Rachel Roberts, Anne-Louise Lambert, Vivean Gray, Helen Morse
Votes: 41,078 | Gross: $0.23M
2. The Last Wave (1977)
PG | 106 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
A Sydney lawyer defends five Aboriginal Persons in a ritualized taboo murder and in the process learns disturbing things about himself and premonitions.
Director: Peter Weir | Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Olivia Hamnett, David Gulpilil, Frederick Parslow
Votes: 11,039
3. Razorback (1984)
R | 95 min | Horror, Thriller
As a vicious wild boar terrorizes the Australian outback, the husband of one of the victims is joined by a hunter and a farmer in a search for the beast.
Director: Russell Mulcahy | Stars: Gregory Harrison, Arkie Whiteley, Bill Kerr, Chris Haywood
Votes: 7,884 | Gross: $0.15M
4. The Sum of Us (1994)
R | 100 min | Comedy, Drama
A widowed father has to deal with two complex issues: while he is searching for "Miss Right," his son, who is in his 20s and gay, is searching for "Mr. Right."
Directors: Geoff Burton, Kevin Dowling | Stars: Jack Thompson, Russell Crowe, John Polson, Deborah Kennedy
Votes: 5,828 | Gross: $2.51M
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: 4,684 | Gross: $0.02M
6. The Cars That Ate Paris (1974)
PG | 88 min | Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi
The small town of Paris, Australia deliberately causes car accidents, then sells/salvages all valuables from the wrecks as a means of economy.
Director: Peter Weir | Stars: Terry Camilleri, John Meillon, Kevin Miles, Rick Scully
Votes: 4,425
7. 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
8. The Man from Hong Kong (1975)
R | 106 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
While on dispatch in Australia to extradite a drug courier, a tough Hong Kong cop wages a one-man war against Sydney's most powerful kingpin.
Directors: Brian Trenchard-Smith, Jimmy Wang Yu | Stars: Jimmy Wang Yu, George Lazenby, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Roger Ward
Votes: 1,851
9. 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
10. Return to Eden (1983)
267 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller
Meet plain but privileged multi-millionairess Stephanie Harper, whose sole mistake is to fall for handsome young sporting hero Greg Marsden.
Stars: Rebecca Gilling, James Reyne, Wendy Hughes, James Smillie
Votes: 1,640
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: 1,151
12. 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: 665
13. Return to Eden (1986)
45 min | Drama
Glossy Australian soap opera, where the beautiful, dynamic Stephanie Harper battles her enemies to gain sole control of the family company, Harper Mining Limited.
Stars: Rebecca Gilling, James Smillie, Peta Toppano, Daniel Abineri
Votes: 631
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: 486
15. Blue Fin (1978)
PG | 88 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Based on the children's novel by celebrated South Australian author 'Colin Thiele', this is an emotional father and son story about tuna fishing of Southern Blue Fin tuna in South ... See full summary »
Directors: Carl Schultz, Bruce Beresford | Stars: Hardy Krüger, Greg Rowe, John Jarratt, Liddy Clark
Votes: 273
16. Caddie (1976)
100 min | Drama, Romance
Sydney, Australia in the mid-1920's. Proud and classy Caddie Marsh is forced to get a job as a barmaid and raise two children on her own after her rich cad husband walks out on her. Despite... See full summary »
Director: Donald Crombie | Stars: Helen Morse, Takis Emmanuel, Jack Thompson, Jacki Weaver
Votes: 244
17. Fortunes of War (1994)
R | 107 min | Action, Thriller
When Canadian diplomat Carl Pimmler sends his friend Peter Kernan and his wife Johanna deep into the jungles of Cambodia to deliver a truck load of medicine, he fails to tell him about true... See full summary »
Director: Thierry Notz | Stars: Matt Salinger, Sam Sorbo, Haing S. Ngor, Martin Sheen
Votes: 234
18. A Dream Within a Dream: The Making of 'Picnic at Hanging Rock' (2004 Video)
120 min | Documentary
A Feature Length Documentary On The Making Of The Film Featuring Exclusive Interviews With Peter Weir, Hal & Jim Mcelroy, Patricia Lovell and much more
Director: Mark Hartley | Stars: Russell Boyd, Cliff Green, John Jarratt, Anne-Louise Lambert
Votes: 216
19. The Last Frontier (1986 TV Movie)
180 min | Drama, Romance
A single mother from LA marries an Australian cattle rancher following a whirlwind courtship. He returns to Australia ahead of her and her two children, and dies before they arrive. His ... See full summary »
Director: Simon Wincer | Stars: Linda Evans, Jack Thompson, Jason Robards, Judy Morris
Votes: 167
20. A*mazing (1994–1998)
26 min | Family, Game-Show
Children's game show where contestants compete in a series of spelling challenges and scavenger hunts inside various mazes.
Stars: James Sherry, Mark Malone, Jason Walkerden, Darren de Mello
Votes: 126
21. A Dangerous Life (1988)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama, History
Husband-and-wife journalists watch events leading to the overthrow of the Marcos government in 1986 Philippines.
Stars: Gary Busey, Johnny Delgado, Roy Alvarez, Ray Ventura
Votes: 120
22. Sunstruck (1972)
91 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Stanley Evans is a Welsh teacher who heads to Austalia after an unsuccessful romance. Yearning for the good old days when he was a choral director in Wales, Secombe organizes his Aussie ... See full summary »
Director: James Gilbert | Stars: Harry Secombe, Maggie Fitzgibbon, John Meillon, Dennis Jordan
Votes: 118
23.
Sea Patrol (2007–2011)
Episode:
Welcome Aboard
(2007)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
When HMAS Hammersley answers a distress call from Bright Island, Captain Mike Flynn and his crew discover a young woman lying paralysed on the beach.
Director: Chris Martin-Jones | Stars: John Batchelor, Saskia Burmeister, Matthew Holmes, Josh Lawson
Votes: 108
24. 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
25.
Sea Patrol (2007–2011)
Episode:
Cometh the Hour
(2007)
TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The crew risks life and ship to hunt down a rogue terrorist boat and retrieve its cargo of bio-toxins
Director: Chris Martin-Jones | Stars: John Batchelor, Saskia Burmeister, Matthew Holmes, Josh Lawson
Votes: 98
26. Don Quixote (1973)
G | 111 min | Music
A film adaptation of the Ludwig Minkus ballet, completely re-orchestrated and with additional music by John Lanchbery.
Directors: Robert Helpmann, Rudolf Nureyev | Stars: Robert Helpmann, Ray Powell, Rudolf Nureyev, Francis Croese
Votes: 94
27. Which Way Home (1991)
Unrated | 180 min | Drama
An American nurse is determined to smuggle a group of orphans out of Cambodia in the late 1970s, assisted by an Australian boat operator.
Stars: Cybill Shepherd, John Waters, Peta Toppano, John Ewart
Votes: 91
28.
Sea Patrol (2007–2011)
Episode:
What Lies Beneath
(2007)
TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The Hammersley uncovers a sophisticated drug smuggling network, with explosive results. Mike is convinced the Federal Police are covering up the poisoning death of a marine biologist.
Director: Chris Martin-Jones | Stars: John Batchelor, Saskia Burmeister, Matthew Holmes, Josh Lawson
Votes: 87
29.
Sea Patrol (2007–2011)
Episode:
Irukandji
(2007)
TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Mike is torn between saving the life of a missing refugee girl, and the lives of two shipmates stung by the deadly Irukandji jellyfish.
Director: Chris Martin-Jones | Stars: John Batchelor, Saskia Burmeister, Alen Milicevic-Milo, Matthew Holmes
Votes: 85
30.
Sea Patrol (2007–2011)
Episode:
The Dogs of War
(2008)
TV-14 | 59 min | Action, Crime, Drama
After rescuing aid workers from the Samaru islands, the HMAS Hammersley engages a fishing vessel straying into Australian waters.
Director: Geoff Bennett | Stars: Kirsty Lee Allan, John Batchelor, Saskia Burmeister, Matthew Holmes
Votes: 85
31.
Sea Patrol (2007–2011)
Episode:
Takedown
(2008)
TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The Hammersley is hijacked by a mysterious gang of illegal immigrants who are determined to flee Australian water. Lives are at stake when Nikki and Kate are taken hostage on board.
Director: Geoff Bennett | Stars: Kirsty Lee Allan, John Batchelor, Saskia Burmeister, Matthew Holmes
Votes: 84
32.
Sea Patrol (2007–2011)
Episode:
Ghosts of Things Past
(2007)
TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The crew uncovers a murder mystery after finding an abandoned catamaran on the high seas. Nikki's navigation skills are tested when Mike insists on doing a search and rescue for a missing sailor.
Director: Chris Martin-Jones | Stars: John Batchelor, Saskia Burmeister, Alen Milicevic-Milo, Matthew Holmes
Votes: 83
33. Balmain Boys (2003 TV Movie)
95 min | Comedy, Crime
Former national Aussie Football player Ledge had to quit the sport due to injury and started a fine career as police detective. He gets injured in a case. However IA, which always ... See full summary »
Director: Ray Quint | Stars: Paul Gleeson, Mark Furze, Jeremy Sims, Fiona Press
Votes: 82
34.
Sea Patrol (2007–2011)
Episode:
Red Sky Morning
(2009)
TV-14 | 58 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Kate McGregor is terrorised by a mysterious stalker aboard an abandoned cargo ship.
Director: Ian Barry | Stars: Kirsty Lee Allan, John Batchelor, Saskia Burmeister, Matthew Holmes
Votes: 82
35. ..Deadline.. (1982 TV Movie)
94 min | Thriller, Drama
A journalist sets out to report on a minor earthquake in the Australian outback, and finds that the tremor was a result of a small nuclear explosion - part of an extortion threat that has ... See full summary »
Director: Arch Nicholson | Stars: Barry Newman, Bill Kerr, Trisha Noble, Alwyn Kurts
Votes: 76
36.
Sea Patrol (2007–2011)
Episode:
Fortune Favours
(2008)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Despite being determined to earn respect, Hammersley's new chef "Bomber" Brown but faces discipline after losing her temper with another crew member. Also, the crew discover a dead pirate and a killer cargo on board a stolen boat.
Director: Ian Barry | Stars: Kirsty Lee Allan, John Batchelor, Saskia Burmeister, Matthew Holmes
Votes: 76
37.
Sea Patrol (2007–2011)
Episode:
Through the Storm
(2007)
TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Spider saves the life of a boy after discovering an unexploded sea mine, washed ashore during a cyclone.
Director: Geoff Bennett | Stars: John Batchelor, Saskia Burmeister, Alen Milicevic-Milo, Matthew Holmes
Votes: 73
38.
Sea Patrol (2007–2011)
Episode:
Rescue Me
(2007)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The men of the Hammersley are smitten by a female sailor with a rescue fetish. Meanwhile, several crew members succumb to food poisoning - or is it something more sinister?
Director: Geoff Bennett | Stars: John Batchelor, Saskia Burmeister, Alen Milicevic-Milo, Matthew Holmes
Votes: 73
39.
Sea Patrol (2007–2011)
Episode:
Chinese Whispers
(2007)
TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The Hammersley saves sailors from a sinking ship, only to learn they are diamond smugglers who will kill to save their cargo.
Director: Geoff Bennett | Stars: John Batchelor, Saskia Burmeister, Matthew Holmes, Josh Lawson
Votes: 73
40.
Sea Patrol (2007–2011)
Episode:
Precious Cargo
(2007)
TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The crew uncovers a people-smuggling racket when they almost collide with a floating shipping container full of North Korean refugees.
Director: Chris Martin-Jones | Stars: John Batchelor, Saskia Burmeister, Alen Milicevic-Milo, Matthew Holmes
Votes: 72
41.
Sea Patrol (2007–2011)
Episode:
Catch and Release
(2009)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The crew of Hammersley is rocked by the mysterious death of a much-loved shipmate. When valuable 'Red Gold' coral is stolen from a dive boat, HMAS Hammersley is drawn into a web of murder, piracy and eco-terrorism.
Director: Ian Barry | Stars: Kirsty Lee Allan, Blake Northfield, John Batchelor, Saskia Burmeister
Votes: 70
42.
Sea Patrol (2007–2011)
Episode:
Damage Control
(2007)
TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The crew pursues a distraught father who has kidnapped his own children. Then, while searching a crocodile-infested swamp for the missing family, the crew discovers a badly mauled fisherman.
Director: Geoff Bennett | Stars: John Batchelor, Saskia Burmeister, Matthew Holmes, Josh Lawson
Votes: 69
43.
Sea Patrol (2007–2011)
Episode:
Deep Water
(2007)
TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The Hammersley races to save a boatload of tourists from being murdered as part of a bizarre terrorist publicity stunt.
Director: Geoff Bennett | Stars: John Batchelor, Saskia Burmeister, Matthew Holmes, Josh Lawson
Votes: 69
44.
Sea Patrol (2007–2011)
Episode:
Heaven Born Captains
(2008)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Kate's romantic life is looking up after a blind date with an SAS commander. Mike needs all his diplomacy skills when a sexy French naval captain tries to seduce him.
Director: Ian Barry | Stars: Kirsty Lee Allan, John Batchelor, Saskia Burmeister, Matthew Holmes
Votes: 69
45.
Sea Patrol (2007–2011)
Episode:
Soldiers of Fortune
(2008)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
It's battle stations for the Hammersley when rebel forces launch a violent coup attempt on Samaru.
Director: Ian Barry | Stars: Kirsty Lee Allan, John Batchelor, Saskia Burmeister, Matthew Holmes
Votes: 69
46.
Sea Patrol (2007–2011)
Episode:
Oh Danny Boy
(2009)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The crew of the HMAS Hammersley are assigned the task of protecting a shipment of nuclear waste from a terrorist attack.
Director: Steve Mann | Stars: Kirsty Lee Allan, John Batchelor, Saskia Burmeister, Matthew Holmes
Votes: 69
47. The Great MacArthy (1975)
106 min | Comedy, Sport
Macarthy is a country football player who is kidnapped by the South Melbourne Football Club and made a star player in the city.
Director: David Baker | Stars: John Jarratt, Judy Morris, Kate Fitzpatrick, Sandra McGregor
Votes: 68
48.
Sea Patrol (2007–2011)
Episode:
Under the Radar
(2007)
TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The HMAS Hammersley attempts the daring capture of an illegal fishing 'mother ship', but they are thwarted by violent eco-terrorists intent on sinking the fishing boat.
Director: Chris Martin-Jones | Stars: John Batchelor, Saskia Burmeister, Alen Milicevic-Milo, Matthew Holmes
Votes: 68
49.
Sea Patrol (2007–2011)
Episode:
Under the Hammer
(2007)
TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Disaster looms for the Hammersley when a fire erupts in the engine room, after the mascot is stolen by a rival Patrol Boat crew.
Director: Geoff Bennett | Stars: John Batchelor, Saskia Burmeister, Matthew Holmes, Josh Lawson
Votes: 65
50.
Sea Patrol (2007–2011)
Episode:
Giving Up the Dead
(2008)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Robert fails a drug test but is determined to prove his innocence. Meanwhile, the Hammersley uncovers a smuggling operation by Samaruian rebels which is designed to destabilise the government.
Director: Geoff Bennett | Stars: Kirsty Lee Allan, John Batchelor, Saskia Burmeister, Matthew Holmes
Votes: 65