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1. Shannon's Mob (1975– )
60 min
There is no Shannon - and not much of a mob.
Stars: Robin Ramsay, Frank Gallacher, Joanne Samuel, Chris Haywood
Votes: 9
2. Certain Women (1973–1977)
50 min | Drama
Stars: Matthew Crosby, Joan Bruce, June Salter, Queenie Ashton
Votes: 15
3. Five Times Dizzy (1986– )
30 min | Comedy, Family, Drama
Mareka comes up with a brilliant plan to help her Greek grandmother feel more at home in inner-city Sydney - a pet goat.
Stars: Rebekah Elmaloglou, Mary Kostakidis, Stavros Economidis, Dominic Elmaloglou
Votes: 14
4.
Peter Allen: Not the Boy Next Door (2015)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2015)
Drama
Director: Shawn Seet | Stars: Joel Jackson, Rebecca Gibney, Sara West, Rob Mills
Votes: 23
5. 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: 8,692
6.
Rake (2010–2018)
Episode:
Episode #3.7
(2014)
Not Rated | 53 min | Comedy, Drama
Siege veteran Cleaver leads Wendy, Fuzz and Prue out of Roger's hostage crisis, but is accidentally shot in the buttock. The emergency at least brings Felicity and Missy to his side and the baton is passed.
Director: Kate Dennis | Stars: Richard Roxburgh, Matt Day, Adrienne Pickering, Russell Dykstra
Votes: 104
7.
Brock (2016)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2016)
Biography, Drama, Sport
Stars: Matthew Le Nevez, Brendan Cowell, Ella Scott Lynch, Natalie Bassingthwaighte
Votes: 5
8. Mad Max Exposed (2022)
70 min | Documentary
Step into the world of the original Mad Max movie and take a rare behind the scenes look at the making of this groundbreaking film.
Director: Daniel Peterson | Stars: Joanne Samuel, Paul Johnstone, Vincent Gil, Stuart Beatty
Votes: 13
9. What About Sal (2023)
97 min | History
With his mother dying of lung cancer, Sal, in his 30's and with Down Syndrome, embarks on a journey to find his father - a rock band singer that his mother had a one-night stand with - 30 years ago.
Director: John Jarratt | Stars: Gerard O'Dwyer, Justin Banks, Chad R. Bennett, Dominic Cabusi
Votes: 17
10.
All Saints (1998–2009)
Episode:
Skeletons in the Closet
(2001)
TV-MA | 43 min | Drama
Luke is cornered into letting his brother Rick stay at the flat after he is released from jail. When Father Francis Tyler is admitted in an emaciated state, Mitch diagnoses Beri-beri but ... See full summary »
Director: Scott Hartford-Davis | Stars: Georgie Parker, Jeremy Cumpston, Martin Lynes, Judith McGrath
Votes: 9
11.
Peter Allen: Not the Boy Next Door (2015)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2015)
Drama
Director: Shawn Seet | Stars: Joel Jackson, Rebecca Gibney, Sara West, Rob Mills
Votes: 28
12. Peter Allen: Not the Boy Next Door (2015)
170 min | Drama
The two part mini-series tells the remarkable story of Peter Allen's rise from country New South Wales to the Hollywood Hills, becoming part of American royalty along the way.
Stars: Joel Jackson, Rebecca Gibney, Sara West, Rob Mills
Votes: 311
13. 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: 95
14. 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: 4,692 | Gross: $0.02M
15. 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: 139
16. The Madness of Max (2015)
Not Rated | 157 min | Documentary
The Madnes of Max is a feature-length documentary that tells the story of how the 1979 Mad Max feature film was made.
Directors: Gary McFeat, Tim Ridge | Stars: Steve Bisley, Tim Burns, Bertrand Cadart, David Cameron
Votes: 151
17. Companion (2023)
93 min | Drama
In Sydney, Australia, newlyweds Vir and Nitya have been happily married for a year. Their relationship is tested when Vir uncovers a personal truth.
Director: Raghuvir Joshi | Stars: Antonio Aakeel, Anula Navlekar, Harish Patel, Anita Patel
Votes: 29
18. The Box (1974–1977)
50 min | Comedy, Drama
Examines the day-to-day running of Melbourne television station UCV-12, the professional and personal lives of its staff, both in front of, and behind, the camera.
Stars: Fred Betts, Ken James, Barrie Barkla, Judy Nunn
Votes: 64
19. Class of '74 (1974–1975)
25 min | Drama
Class of '74 (and later Class of '75) was a secondary school-based, daily soap opera produced by the Reg Grundy Organisation and screened on the Seven Network in Australia starting March 1974.
Stars: John Hamblin, Gordon Glenwright, Leonard Teale, Beryl Cheers
Votes: 42
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. 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: 1,640
22. 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
23. Fallen Angels (1997)
50 min | Comedy, Drama
Follows the life and work of a legal service based in Redfern, Sydney.
Stars: Garry McDonald, Celia De Burgh, Jeremy Ball, Eszter Marosszéky
Votes: 36
24. You and Me and Uncle Bob (1993 TV Movie)
90 min | Comedy
In Sydney, Australia, a saxophone playing schoolboy, a tap dancing schoolgirl, a retired actress and 68 y.o. Bob form friendships despite age gap.
Director: Alister Smart | Stars: Melissa Jaffer, Martin Vaughan, Brooke Anderson, David Kaff
Votes: 22
25. The Sullivans (1976–1983)
30 min | Drama
Follows the Sullivan family from Melbourne, Australia during the Second World War.
Stars: Paul Cronin, Steven Tandy, Reg Gorman, Vikki Hammond
Votes: 525
26. Mad Max (1979)
R | 88 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
In a self-destructing world, a vengeful Australian policeman sets out to stop a violent motorcycle gang.
Director: George Miller | Stars: Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Steve Bisley
Votes: 223,088 | Gross: $8.75M
27. Beyond the Wasteland (2022)
98 min | Documentary
Shot in Australia, USA, Italy, France, Germany, and Japan, Beyond the Wasteland follows the fans from around the world who go to extraordinary lengths in the name of Mad Max. Transporting ... See full summary »
Director: Eddie Beyrouthy | Stars: Bertrand Cadart, Jim 'The TANK' Dorsey, Yoshiaki Murata, Melvin Zed
Votes: 106
28. Acute Misfortune (2018)
Unrated | 91 min | Biography, Drama
The Film adaptation of Erik Jensen's award-winning biography of Adam Cullen is the story of the biographer and his subject, as it descends into a dependent and abusive relationship.
Director: Thomas M. Wright | Stars: Daniel Henshall, Toby Wallace, Gillian Jones, Robyne Spicer
Votes: 303
29. Smoke Between Trees (2019)
98 min | Drama
An intimate portrait of a reluctant Grandfather on a heart-warming journey of transformation - one that will lead him back to a home unlike any he ever imagined.
Director: Michael Joy | Stars: Tiriel Mora, Elly Chatfield, Joanne Samuel, Robert-Joseph Slockee
Votes: 43
30. The Wiggles Movie (1997)
G | 83 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
The Wiggles throw a surprise party for Dorothy the Dinosaur, while she goes after a magician who takes Greg's magic wand to become popular.
Director: Dean Covell | Stars: Murray Cook, Jeff Fatt, Greg Page, Anthony Field
Votes: 529
31.
Brock (2016)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2016)
Biography, Drama, Sport
The story of Australian motor racing legend, Peter Brock.
Director: Geoff Bennett | Stars: Matthew Le Nevez, Brendan Cowell, Ella Scott Lynch, Natalie Bassingthwaighte
Votes: 9
32. Queen of the Road (1984 TV Movie)
95 min | Action
A school teacher quits her job, starting a new life as a truck driver.
Director: Bruce Best | Stars: Joanne Samuel, Amanda Muggleton, Shane Withington, Brian Moll
Votes: 42
33. 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
34. 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: 123
35. The Red Shoes: Next Step (2023)
111 min | Drama, Family
When Sam's world begins to spiral following an unexpected life-changing event, she must confront her emotions and fear to reignite her deep love for dance.
Directors: Jesse Ahern, Joanne Samuel | Stars: Juliet Doherty, Lauren Esposito, Joel Burke, Carolyn Bock
Votes: 122
36. Alison's Birthday (1981)
99 min | Horror, Mystery
A young girl is subjected to a reign of terror so that her soul can be transferred to the body of an old crone.
Director: Ian Coughlan | Stars: Joanne Samuel, Lou Brown, Bunney Brooke, John Bluthal
Votes: 1,256
37. 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: 392
38. Gallagher's Travels (1987)
94 min | Action, Adventure
When reporter Danny Gallagher and photographer Sally Woodrow team-up to crack an international animal smuggling racket, the gang behind the operation leads the reckless pair on a chase ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Caulfield | Stars: Ivar Kants, Joanne Samuel, Stuart Campbell, Jennifer Hagan
Votes: 24
39. 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
40. Early Frost (1982)
92 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
A divorce investigation leads to the discovery of a corpse.
Directors: Geoffrey Brown, David Hannay, Brian McDuffie | Stars: Diana McLean, Jon Blake, Janet Kingsbury, Kit Taylor
Votes: 122
41. The City's Edge (1983)
86 min | Drama
Small film about a young man (Weaving) who moves into a boardinghouse in a marginal part of Sydney in an effort to come to terms with his father's death and become a writer. He gets ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Quinnell | Stars: Hugo Weaving, Tommy Lewis, Shirley Cameron, Mark Lee
Votes: 38
42. Christmas Down Under (2021)
85 min | Comedy, Family
Tightly-wound Ellie flies to Australia and enlists the help of an Aboriginal Tour Guide and a YouTube-famous Uber driver to find her husband and his eclectic family, and find her true self along the way, all before Christmas.
Directors: Louis Mandylor, Paul O'Brien | Stars: Louis Mandylor, Joanne Samuel, John Jarratt, Kristy Wright
Votes: 928
43. Spook (1988)
86 min | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Something is out there - in the bush - near the dilapidated old cabin, which a family from Sydney has rented for their vacation.
Director: David A. Hall | Stars: Tim Elston, Joanne Samuel, Daniel Hill, Amanda Hill
Votes: 56
44. My Pet Dinosaur (2017)
98 min | Action, Adventure, Family
A troubled town is plunged into chaos when a boy accidentally makes a new friend.
Director: Matt Drummond | Stars: Jordan Dulieu, Annabel Wolfe, Scott Irwin, Beth Champion
Votes: 1,286
45. The Legend of the Five (2020)
96 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Follows Zoe who finds herself tied up with a group of misfit students when they encounter an ancient relic which transports them to a magical forest with an age-old evil form trying to destroy the world.
Director: Joanne Samuel | Stars: Lauren Esposito, Gabi Sproule, Leigh Joel Scott, Nicholas Andrianakos
Votes: 882
46. Nightmaster (1988 TV Movie)
R | 87 min | Action, Drama
Steve Beck (Vince Martin) is a Karate instructor, Robby Mason (Tom Jennings) his prize student. Beck is using drugs to give him an edge. Guy Duncan (Craig Pearce) is Beck's drug connection ... See full summary »
Director: Mark Joffe | Stars: Tom Jennings, Nicole Kidman, Joanne Samuel, Vince Martin
Votes: 831
47. The Last Babushka Doll (2017)
14 min | Short, Drama
In the mystical Blue Mountains, a paramedic faces his most confronting case. With 7 seconds to decide, will he follow rules to prolong a patient's suffering or risk his career by ending their pain?
Director: Angelo Salamanca | Stars: Don Bridges, Beth Champion, Christopher Gabardi, Andie Isalie
48. Case for the Defence (1978– )
90 min | Drama
"Case for the Defence" was a courtroom 'whodunit' series that ran in 1978, with John Hamblin as John Case, Judith Arthy as Win Blake, Max Osbiston as Proudfoot and Edward Howell as Wheems.
Stars: John Hamblin, Judith Arthy, Max Osbiston, Edward Howell
49. Kapow! (2012– )
News
Australia's #1 source for Comics and everything Pop Culture.
Stars: Alastair Brown, Sonya Kerr, Jillian Wall, Ash Turner
50. The Long Way Home (1985 TV Movie)
75 min | Drama
Two Vietnam veterans struggle to adjust back to normal life.
Director: Catherine Millar | Stars: Richard Moir, Geneviève Picot, Peter Kowitz, Joanne Samuel