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1.
The Secret Life of Us (2001–2006)
Episode:
The Innocents
(2003)
46 min | Drama
Evan feels very guilty about Kelly's attack. Miranda says goodbye to Chloe as Tidy lets a young boy die.
Director: Cate Shortland | Stars: Deborah Mailman, Samuel Johnson, Sibylla Budd, Abi Tucker
Votes: 12
2.
The Secret Life of Us (2001–2006)
Episode:
Expect the Unexpected
(2001)
47 min | Drama
Kelly's sick of not knowing what to expect from her inconsistent boyfriend Joseph - so she takes the initiative and breaks it off - and feels unexpectedly empowered.
Director: Cate Shortland | Stars: Claudia Karvan, Deborah Mailman, Samuel Johnson, Abi Tucker
Votes: 18
3.
The Secret Life of Us (2001–2006)
Episode:
A New World Order
(2002)
46 min | Drama
Alex is working at the Royal Melbourne Hospital in the Accident and Emergency unit and loving it, but there's something missing and and she decides to do something about it.
Director: Cate Shortland | Stars: Claudia Karvan, Deborah Mailman, Samuel Johnson, Abi Tucker
Votes: 14
4.
The Secret Life of Us (2001–2006)
Episode:
A Friend Indeed
(2001)
45 min | Drama
Evan's disillusioned with his publisher, and when he hears that a more high profile publisher is one of Alex's patients, he tries to coerce Alex into showing him his work.
Director: Cate Shortland | Stars: Claudia Karvan, Deborah Mailman, Samuel Johnson, Abi Tucker
Votes: 14
5. Marvel Studios: Assembled (2021– )
TV-14 | 58 min | Documentary
Assembled is a comprehensive documentary series that chronicles the creation of Marvel Studios' thrilling new shows and theatrical releases. Assembled is an immersive, and in-depth examination of the next phase of the MCU.
Stars: Kevin Feige, Stephen Broussard, Brad Winderbaum, Nate Moore
Votes: 3,038
6.
The Secret Life of Us (2001–2006)
Episode:
Men on the Verge
(2001)
44 min | Drama
Richie throws himself into the gay scene, but he doesn't find the answers he was hoping for. He tells Brad he wants a relationship, but Brad needs time to think about it.
Director: Cate Shortland | Stars: Claudia Karvan, Deborah Mailman, Samuel Johnson, Abi Tucker
Votes: 14
7.
The Secret Life of Us (2001–2006)
Episode:
The Day No Trumpets Sounded
(2003)
46 min | Drama
Kelly really dislikes a Kiwi backpacker that Evan has invited to stay. Miranda wins a Green Card to the U.S.
Director: Cate Shortland | Stars: Deborah Mailman, Samuel Johnson, Sibylla Budd, Abi Tucker
Votes: 11
8.
The Secret Life of Us (2001–2006)
Episode:
The Grand Delusion
(2002)
45 min | Drama
Odd things are happening to Miranda on-stage. Missing phones. Chairs squeaking through her big speeches. Will doesn't believe Julie would lower herself to those depths, but Miranda isn't so sure. She decides to get even.
Director: Cate Shortland | Stars: Claudia Karvan, Deborah Mailman, Samuel Johnson, Abi Tucker
Votes: 12
9. Devil's Playground (2014)
45 min | Drama
Deals with the issue of crimes committed by Australian Catholic clergy.
Stars: Simon Burke, Don Hany, John Noble, Andrew McFarlane
Votes: 337
10.
SMILF (2017–2019)
Episode:
Single Mom is Looking (for) Family
(2019)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Drama
Bridgette and Nelson address their growing concerns over Rafi. Tutu throws a birthday party for Larry. Eliza reconsiders her medical future.
Director: Cate Shortland | Stars: Frankie Shaw, Miguel Gomez, Samara Weaving, Raven Goodwin
Votes: 76
11. The Secret Life of Us (2001–2006)
60 min | Drama
This iconic Australian series follows eight people living in St Kilda, Melbourne who are all looking for the same things: love, sex, romance, success, and anything else that's worth pursuing.
Stars: Deborah Mailman, David Tredinnick, Samuel Johnson, Sibylla Budd
Votes: 1,483
12.
Three Women (2023– )
Episode:
Maggie
(2023)
54 min | Drama
Maggie summons the courage to tell her parents and the police about the relationship with her high school teacher that has been affecting her life ever since.
Director: Cate Shortland | Stars: Shailene Woodley, Betty Gilpin, DeWanda Wise, Gabrielle Creevy
Votes: 22
13.
Devil's Playground (2014)
Episode:
The Whirlwind and the Storm
(2014)
Drama
Tom discovers his own past is under public scrutiny and his life is being threatened. Bishop Quaid reveals his investigation to Margaret, and Alice learns the truth.
Director: Tony Krawitz | Stars: Simon Burke, Don Hany, John Noble, Andrew McFarlane
Votes: 10
14. The Slap (2011)
Not Rated | 44 min | Drama
Traces the shattering repercussions of a single event upon a group of family and friends. Based on Christos Tsiolkas' best-selling novel.
Stars: Jonathan LaPaglia, Sophie Okonedo, Melissa George, Alex Dimitriades
Votes: 2,871
15. 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
16.
Marvel Studios: Assembled (2021– )
Episode:
The Making of Black Widow
(2021)
TV-14 | 56 min | Documentary
Join Scarlett Johansson, David Harbour and more on a journey behind-the-scenes of "Black Widow".
Director: Brad Baruh | Stars: Scarlett Johansson, Jon Favreau, Kevin Feige, James Young
Votes: 486
17.
The Slap (2011)
Episode:
Rosie
(2011)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Rosie's outrage has been building since the slap and now finally she is given her day in court. The friends from the BBQ gather again but this time under very different circumstances.
Director: Robert Connolly | Stars: Jonathan LaPaglia, Sophie Okonedo, Melissa George, Alex Dimitriades
Votes: 67
18.
The Kettering Incident (2016)
Episode:
The Mill
(2016)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
After Chloe's body turns up, Max lets the police in on the fact he's received threatening letters. However, not all is as it seems. Max and Roy Macy still keep a secret worse than anyone else in town.
Director: Tony Krawitz | Stars: Elizabeth Debicki, Matthew Le Nevez, Henry Nixon, Anthony Phelan
Votes: 136
19.
Three Women (2023– )
Episode:
Twilight
(2023)
49 min | Drama
When Aaron Knodel is put on trial, Maggie is forced to accept a huge loss.
Director: Cate Shortland | Stars: Shailene Woodley, Betty Gilpin, DeWanda Wise, Gabrielle Creevy
Votes: 22
20.
SMILF (2017–2019)
Episode:
Single Mom in Love Forever
(2019)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
In 2014, Bridgette and Rafi prepare for the realities of parenthood as Bridgette experiences contractions, leading her on a day of self-discovery through the streets of Boston.
Director: Cate Shortland | Stars: Frankie Shaw, Miguel Gomez, Samara Weaving, Raven Goodwin
Votes: 100
21.
The Secret Life of Us (2001–2006)
Episode:
The Rules
(2001)
45 min | Drama
Will suffers unprecedented performance problems, but Sam saves him from his embarrassment with a sudden sexual ambush.Meanwhile, Evan fells in love with Carmen and decides no to see her again.Also Jason flirts with Alex again.
Director: Cate Shortland | Stars: Claudia Karvan, Deborah Mailman, Samuel Johnson, Abi Tucker
Votes: 15
22. Deadline Gallipoli (2015)
197 min | Drama, War
Four war correspondents accompany troops during WWI and narrate the story of the Gallipoli campaign, an attempt by British and French troops to attack the Ottoman Empire.
Stars: Sam Worthington, Hugh Dancy, Joel Jackson, Charles Dance
Votes: 872
23.
The Kettering Incident (2016)
Episode:
Anna
(2016)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Dr. Anna Macy loses time ever since she was young and her friend Gillian went missing in the Tasmanian town of Kettering. Now she's back home, though she can't remember how. The ghosts of her former life are all creeping in again.
Director: Rowan Woods | Stars: Elizabeth Debicki, Matthew Le Nevez, Henry Nixon, Anthony Phelan
Votes: 203
24.
The Kettering Incident (2016)
Episode:
The Lights
(2016)
TV-MA | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
When Dr. Anna Macy wakes up the night after her return to Kettering, another young woman is missing after being in the woods with her. 16 years after the disappearance of Gillian, Anna may be on the hook again.
Director: Rowan Woods | Stars: Elizabeth Debicki, Matthew Le Nevez, Henry Nixon, Anthony Phelan
Votes: 160
25.
SMILF (2017–2019)
Episode:
Should Mothers Incur Loss Financially?
(2019)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Bridgette discovers the hidden strings attached to financial assistance. Rafi and Nelson grow closer as they accept the ugly realities of their cohabitation. Tutu's own housing is at risk with the increased involvement of Joe Jr.
Director: Cate Shortland | Stars: Frankie Shaw, Miguel Gomez, Samara Weaving, Raven Goodwin
Votes: 76
26. Lore (2012)
Not Rated | 109 min | Drama, Romance, War
As the Allies sweep across Germany, Lore leads her siblings on a journey that exposes them to the truth of their parents' beliefs. An encounter with a mysterious refugee forces Lore to rely on a person she has always been taught to hate.
Director: Cate Shortland | Stars: Saskia Rosendahl, Kai-Peter Malina, Nele Trebs, Ursina Lardi
Votes: 15,963 | Gross: $0.97M
27. Film '72 (1971–2018)
30 min | Talk-Show
The BBC's flagship cinema review television programme featuring reviews of new releases, news items and interviews. The title of the programme changes each year to incorporate the year of broadcast.
Stars: Barry Norman, Danny Leigh, Claudia Winkleman, Jonathan Ross
Votes: 535
28.
The Secret Life of Us (2001–2006)
Episode:
Free Will
(2002)
45 min | Drama
Kelly wants to learn. Working at Fu Bar is easy, and she wants to stretch herself. She tries to quit, but Simon seems to always head her off at the pass.
Director: Cate Shortland | Stars: Claudia Karvan, Deborah Mailman, Samuel Johnson, Abi Tucker
Votes: 13
29.
The Kettering Incident (2016)
Episode:
The Search
(2016)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
As the search for Chloe rages on, Anna starts figuring out more about her quaint little hometown. Detective Dutch continues trying to cover up his dirty deeds, as Barb and Max Holloway worry in their own ways over their missing daughter.
Director: Tony Krawitz | Stars: Elizabeth Debicki, Matthew Le Nevez, Henry Nixon, Anthony Phelan
Votes: 130
30.
Deadline Gallipoli (2015)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2015)
55 min | Drama, War
After witnessing the futile brutality of Gallipoli for months, the journalists are determined to get the truth out about the disastrous campaign.
Director: Michael Rymer | Stars: Sam Worthington, Hugh Dancy, Joel Jackson, Charles Dance
Votes: 39
31.
SMILF (2017–2019)
Episode:
Sex Makes It Less Formal
(2019)
TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy, Drama
Bridgette throws a bachelor party for Rafi. Nelson celebrates her engagement with her mother and sister, reigniting their unresolved familial tensions. Jackie helps Tutu accept the realities of a life outside of Southie.
Director: Cate Shortland | Stars: Frankie Shaw, Miguel Gomez, Samara Weaving, Raven Goodwin
Votes: 77
32. Three Women (2023– )
Drama
An intimate, moving, uplifting portrait of real women reclaiming their lives for themselves.
Stars: Shailene Woodley, Betty Gilpin, DeWanda Wise, Gabrielle Creevy
Votes: 693
33. SMILF (2017–2019)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
A single, 20-something mom struggles to find a happy work/life balance.
Stars: Frankie Shaw, Miguel Gomez, Samara Weaving, Anna Chanel Reimer
Votes: 5,495
34. Black Widow (2021)
PG-13 | 134 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Natasha Romanoff confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises.
Director: Cate Shortland | Stars: Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Rachel Weisz
Votes: 427,139 | Gross: $183.65M
35. The Kettering Incident (2016)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Doctor Anna Macy finds herself inexplicably linked to the disappearance of two girls, fifteen years apart.
Stars: Elizabeth Debicki, Matthew Le Nevez, Henry Nixon, Anthony Phelan
Votes: 3,889
36. Somersault (2004)
Not Rated | 106 min | Drama, Romance
A young girl flees her hometown and arrives in the Australian Alps, where new experiences help her learn the differences between sex and love.
Director: Cate Shortland | Stars: Abbie Cornish, Sam Worthington, Lynette Curran, Damian de Montemas
Votes: 8,195 | Gross: $0.09M
37.
The Secret Life of Us (2001–2006)
Episode:
It's Not Easy
(2002)
47 min | Drama
Nathan is totally bored when Kelly puts him on show at a school reunion. She's desperate to impress all her old friends and is embarrassed when he leaves without telling her. It's their first big fight.
Director: Cate Shortland | Stars: Claudia Karvan, Deborah Mailman, Samuel Johnson, Abi Tucker
Votes: 13
38. Joy (2000)
10 min | Short
Joy lives with her family in Australia. She hangs out at the mall with her friends, shoplifts for fun, kisses boys and teases them sexually, and gets into fights. Eventually she returns to ... See full summary »
Director: Cate Shortland | Stars: Joy Clay, Tania Segura, Meg Evans, Louis Westgarth
Votes: 61
39. Berlin Syndrome (2017)
R | 116 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A passionate holiday romance leads to an obsessive relationship when an Australian photojournalist awakens in a Berlin apartment one morning and is unable to leave.
Director: Cate Shortland | Stars: Teresa Palmer, Max Riemelt, Matthias Habich, Emma Bading
Votes: 27,673 | Gross: $0.03M
40. The Silence (2006 TV Movie)
R | 110 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A former police detective working as a curator becomes obsessed with a victim in one of the crime scene photos in his exhibition from the 1960s. Delving into the mystery, he must confront the truth about this dead woman and his own life.
Director: Cate Shortland | Stars: Richard Roxburgh, Essie Davis, Alice McConnell, Emily Barclay
Votes: 296
41. Flowergirl (1999)
19 min | Short, Drama
Daisuke, Hana, and Tetsu are three young Japanese friends living together in an apartment on Bondi Beach.
Director: Cate Shortland | Stars: Toshiyuki Chiba, Mikiko Ooka
Votes: 65
42. In the Winter Dark (1998)
92 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
An intense psychological drama around four people in a remote country village; where a creature is killing the local animals.
Director: James Bogle | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Ray Barrett, Richard Roxburgh, Miranda Otto
Votes: 340
43. Pentuphouse (1998)
13 min | Short, Drama
Della, a 45-year-old wannabe, coulda-been jazz singer, and her lover Dale, a 23-year-old small-time crim, are in the final stages of their dysfunctional relationship.
Director: Cate Shortland | Stars: Aaron Blabey, Stephen Curry, Gillian Jones
Votes: 26
44. Girls on Film (2018 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Girls On Film is a film review podcast from a female perspective, hosted by film critic and broadcaster Anna Smith.
Stars: Anna Smith, Mia Bays, Rhianna Dhillon, Hedda Archbold
Votes: 8
45. Made in Hollywood (2005– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Talk-Show
"Made In Hollywood" provides an inside look at the new movie and DVD releases, bringing superstar talent and Hollywood magic to you.
Stars: Kylie Erica Mar, Julie L. Harkness, Patrick Stinson, Rahsan-Rahsan Lindsay
Votes: 444
46. Hollywood Insider (2018– )
Talk-Show
A show focused on substance and meaningful entertainment while staying away from gossip and scandal.
Stars: Pritan Ambroase, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Holland, Margot Robbie
Votes: 1,413
47. Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle Mcmahon (2019– )
Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon is a weekly multi-format pop culture talk show featuring interviews with your favorite celebrities and covering the views, news and reviews you want on movies, music, TV, streaming and technology.
Stars: Kyle McMahon, Brian Volk-Weiss, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jake Owen
48. Inside the Snowdome: Making 'Somersault' (2005 Video)
25 min | Documentary, Short, Drama
Stars: Anthony Anderson, Kate North Ash, Mark Blackwell, Jan Chapman
50. The 2004 Australian Film Institute Awards (2004 TV Special)
120 min | Music
Stars: Peter Berner, Cate Blanchett, Abbie Cornish, Andrew Denton