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1. Rainforest: The Secret of Life (2009)
52 min | Documentary
Rainforests hold the key to the secret of life on our planet. They are the most abundant and diverse land environments on earth. Not only do they safe guard the genetic bounty of our past, ... See full summary »
Directors: Michael Balson, David Warth | Star: Jack Thompson
Votes: 9
2. Anh's Brush with Fame (2016–2022)
27 min | Talk-Show
Comedian Anh Do paints a portrait of the famous guest while interviewing them.
Stars: Anh Do, Jack Thompson, Deborra-Lee Furness, Richard Harris
Votes: 75
3. Australians Hit Hollywood (2009)
55 min | Documentary
Since Errol Flynn became a Hollywood movie star in the 1930's Australians have been following their artistic dreams to America. Today a wealth of Australian talent is achieving success in ... See full summary »
Director: Kalee StClair | Stars: Jenni Baird, Michala Banas, Stuart Beattie, Ross Berryman
Votes: 18
4. 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: 8,685
5. 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
6. 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
7. Rod Taylor: Pulling No Punches (2016)
80 min | Documentary, Biography
The late Australian actor Rod Taylor, whose most recent role is in Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds, was a versatile and popular leading man, equally adept at romantic comedy, ... See full summary »
Director: Robert de Young | Stars: Bryan Brown, Maggie Smith, Angela Lansbury, Ernest Borgnine
Votes: 29
8. Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson (2004)
TV-PG | 214 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
The story of Jack Johnson, the first African-American Heavyweight boxing champion.
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Jack Johnson, Keith David, Samuel L. Jackson, Adam Arkin
Votes: 1,692
9. Bastard Boys (2007)
Not Rated | 225 min | Biography, Drama
The true story about the war on the Australian waterfront, when on the 7th April 1998, Chris Corrigan and the Liberal Government at the time, conspired and illegally dismissed the unionised... See full summary »
Stars: Darren K. Hawkins, Ivan Topic, Kelly Hetherington, Lynne McGregor
Votes: 123
10. Black Soldier Blues (2005 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary
In World War Two as part of a segregated army, black American soldiers traveled to the Pacific and Australia where their experiences ranged from unforgettable love affairs with white women to being summarily shot by their own white MP's.
Director: Nicole McCuaig | Stars: Jack Thompson, Ken Aylward, James E. Baker, Michael Brodhead
Votes: 18
11. The Karenskys (2009 TV Movie)
Comedy
A woman finds herself entrenched in her large colorful family again when her husband takes a teaching position in her old hometown.
Director: Pamela Fryman | Stars: Sasha Alexander, Griffin Cleveland, Tinsley Grimes, Desi Lydic
Votes: 26
12. The Rovers (1969–1970)
30 min | Adventure
Stars: Rowena Wallace, Noel Trevarthen, Edward Hepple, Grant Seiden
Votes: 30
13.
Rake (2010–2018)
Episode:
R vs Fenton
(2012)
Not Rated | 55 min | Comedy, Drama
Cleaver's affair with the Premier proves to be costly when her husband, Attorney-General Cal McGregor begins a campaign of harassment against him.
Director: Peter Duncan | Stars: Richard Roxburgh, Matt Day, Russell Dykstra, Danielle Cormack
Votes: 134
14.
Camp (2013)
Episode:
Harvest Moon
(2013)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Mack feels the pressure as her parents arrive for the annual 'Harvest Moon Festival' - Kip and Marina sneak off camp and spend the night alone in town.
Director: Lynn-Maree Danzey | Stars: Rachel Griffiths, Thom Green, Dena Kaplan, Tim Pocock
Votes: 29
15. The Norman Gunston Show (1975–1979)
Comedy
A subversive parody of the established variety "Tonight Show" format, centering on a weekly roster of celebrity guests who were 'interviewed' by Norman Gunston.
Stars: Garry McDonald, Max Rowley, Abigail, Candy Raymond
Votes: 98
16. The ABC Of (2022– )
30 min | Documentary
The ABC Of, a six-part interview series, revisits the pasts of prominent Australians through moments drawn from the vast ABC archives.
Stars: David Wenham, Garry McDonald, Wil Anderson, Ita Buttrose
Votes: 17
17. Gallipoli: The Untold Stories (2005)
Documentary
Directors: Jonathan King, Bill Leimbach | Stars: Jack Thompson, Scott Timmins
Votes: 8
18.
David Stratton: A Cinematic Life (2017)
Episode:
Game Changers
(2017)
Documentary
Filmmakers gained confidence with the boldness of Picnic at Hanging Rock and Mad Max; the global success of Crocodile Dundee and Shine; the flamboyance of Strictly Ballroom; the substance and style of Samson and Delilah.
Director: Sally Aitken | Stars: David Stratton, Russell Crowe, Rachel Perkins, Bryan Brown
Votes: 9
19. 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
20. Woobinda, Animal Doctor (1968– )
30 min
This 39 episode series was about a Woobinda that is an Aboriginal word meaning tender of animals.
Stars: Don Pascoe, Sonia Hoffman, Bindi Williams, Lutz Hochstraate
Votes: 27
21. The Celluloid Heroes (1995)
55 min | Documentary
Film Australia presents a four part miniseries celebrating the centenary of Australia's film industry 1895-1995.
Stars: Phillip Adams, Ilma Adey, Jenny Agutter, Elizabeth Alexander
Votes: 20
22. Breaker Morant (1980)
PG | 107 min | Drama, History, War
Three Australian lieutenants are court martialed for executing prisoners as a way of deflecting attention from war crimes committed by their superior officers.
Director: Bruce Beresford | Stars: Edward Woodward, Jack Thompson, John Waters, Bryan Brown
Votes: 14,447 | Gross: $7.14M
23. Who Do You Think You Are? (I) (2008– )
Documentary, Biography, History
Well-known Australians play detective as they go in search of their family history, revealing secrets from the past.
Stars: Richard Mellick, Andrea Bentschneider, Kristoffer Born, Jack Thompson
Votes: 245
24. 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
25. 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
26. The Evil Touch (1973–1974)
30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
"The Evil Touch" was an anthology horror, science fiction and mystery series hosted by Anthony Quayle between 1973-74..
Stars: Anthony Quayle, Darren McGavin, Jack Thompson, Leslie Nielsen
Votes: 122
27.
Who Do You Think You Are? (2008– )
Episode:
Jack Thompson
(2008)
Documentary, Biography, History
Australian acting icon Jack Thompson unearths more than a couple of surprises - and significant Australian heritage-but where does he come from and who does he think he is?
Director: Catherine Marciniak | Stars: Jack Thompson, Richard Mellick
Votes: 10
28.
Devil's Playground (2014)
Episode:
He Maketh My Way Perfect
(2014)
Drama
Quaid decides to commence an investigation of his own into the allegations made by Margaret and Brendan. Brendan infiltrates Tom's world when he meets his son, David. Elliot becomes the target of new unwanted attention.
Director: Rachel Ward | Stars: Simon Burke, Don Hany, John Noble, Andrew McFarlane
Votes: 13
29. 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
30. Luke's Kingdom (1976)
676 min | Drama, Western
Luke Firbeck is determined that his settlement in the outback is going to be his kingdom. He is ruthless. He has a deep attraction for his sister, Jassy.
Stars: Oliver Tobias, James Condon, Elizabeth Crosby, Gerard Maguire
Votes: 78
31. Waterfront (1984)
284 min | Drama, Romance
Australian dockyard workers go on strike. Immigrant Italian workers are brought in as scab labour. In the midst of all this, an Italian woman meets & falls in love with one of the Australians.
Stars: Jack Thompson, Greta Scacchi, Warren Mitchell, Noni Hazlehurst
Votes: 36
32. David Stratton: A Cinematic Life (2017)
97 min | Documentary
For most people, movies are entertainment. For one man, they're a way of life.
Stars: David Stratton, Jill Bilcock, Jacki Weaver, P.J. Hogan
Votes: 159
33. Find My Family (2008– )
30 min | Documentary
Reunites family members who for whatever reason have been separated.
Star: Jack Thompson
Votes: 12
34.
Faraway Downs (2023)
Episode:
Chapter Six: War
(2023)
Adventure, Drama, History
With World War II imminent, Sarah makes a sacrifice for Nullah. Drover realizes what matters most, but bombs start falling on Darwin.
Director: Baz Luhrmann | Stars: Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, David Wenham, Shea Adams
Votes: 132
35. Wake in Fright (1971)
R | 109 min | Drama, Thriller
After a bad gambling bet, a schoolteacher is marooned in a town full of crazy, drunk, violent men who threaten to make him just as crazy, drunk, and violent.
Director: Ted Kotcheff | Stars: Donald Pleasence, Gary Bond, Chips Rafferty, Sylvia Kay
Votes: 14,020 | Gross: $0.05M
36. 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: 4,691 | Gross: $0.02M
37. Australian Story (1996– )
30 min | Documentary, Biography
Putting the 'real' back into reality TV, the award-winning series with no narrator and no agendas, just authentic stories told in people's own words. For 26 years we have been telling the stories of extraordinary Australians.
Stars: Caroline Jones, Leigh Sales, Eddie Perfect, Wayne Bennett
Votes: 139
38. The Telegram Man (2011)
14 min | Short, Drama
A BAFTA Los Angeles® winner and Australian Academy Awards® nominee, The Telegram Man explores the impact of World War II on a close-knit Australian farming community.
Director: James Francis Khehtie | Stars: Jack Thompson, Gary Sweet, Sigrid Thornton, Tessa Nethercote-Way
Votes: 120
39.
Faraway Downs (2023)
Episode:
Chapter Three: Adventure
(2023)
Adventure, Drama, History
Leading a thousand-head cattle across outback terrain, Sarah and Drover are faced with how far Fletcher will go for revenge.
Director: Baz Luhrmann | Stars: Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, David Wenham, Shea Adams
Votes: 146
40.
Faraway Downs (2023)
Episode:
Chapter Four: Romance
(2023)
Adventure, Drama, History
Sarah and Drover must outsmart Carney and his men at Darwin Wharf for a cattle deal with the Army. Sarah discovers she is no match for the Draconian race laws and is about to capitulate to Carney.
Director: Baz Luhrmann | Stars: Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, David Wenham, Shea Adams
Votes: 133
41.
Devil's Playground (2014)
Episode:
Matthew 18:6
(2014)
Drama
Tom confronts Bishop McNally and threatens to leak his investigation. Margaret, Tom and Quaid attempt to end the Church's corruption, but they could ruin their futures in the process.
Director: Tony Krawitz | Stars: Simon Burke, Don Hany, John Noble, Andrew McFarlane
Votes: 13
42. A Woman Called Golda (1982 TV Movie)
191 min | Biography, Drama, History
The story of the Russian-born, Wisconsin-raised woman who rose to become Israel's prime minister in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Director: Alan Gibson | Stars: Ingrid Bergman, Ned Beatty, Franklin Cover, Judy Davis
Votes: 1,057
43. 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
44. Armchair Cinema (1973–1975)
90 min | Drama
British television drama anthology series of single plays.
Stars: John Thaw, Tom Bell, James Laurenson, Edward Woodward
Votes: 34
45.
David Stratton: A Cinematic Life (2017)
Episode:
Outsiders
(2017)
Documentary
Part 2 celebrates the outsiders of Australian cinema: be it newcomers in They're A Weird Mob and Wake In Fright or locals out of step with the mainstream in Evil Angels, Muriel's Wedding and Priscilla.
Director: Sally Aitken | Stars: David Stratton, Stephan Elliott, Nicole Kidman, P.J. Hogan
Votes: 9
46.
Devil's Playground (2014)
Episode:
The Forgiveness of Sins
(2014)
Drama
Tom takes his concerns to Bishop McNally, and later finds his house has been broken into. A vital clue is found at the school, and another boy goes missing.
Director: Tony Krawitz | Stars: Simon Burke, Don Hany, John Noble, Andrew McFarlane
Votes: 11
47. Gulpilil: One Red Blood (2002 Video)
56 min | Documentary, Biography
Legendary Aboriginal Australian actor and dancer David Gulpilil discusses his life and career from his home in Yolngu country in Arnhem Land, NT.
Director: Darlene Johnson | Stars: David Gulpilil, Ronnie Barramala, John Cann, Roger Climpson
Votes: 87
48. Australia Unites: The Victorian Bushfire Appeal (2009 TV Special)
242 min | Music
Hosted by Eddie McGuire, Australia Unites: The Victorian Bushfire Appeal is a live telethon, where entertainers, athletes and personalities gather to help raise funds for the victims of Victoria's bushfire disaster in February 2009.
Stars: Eddie McGuire, Vanessa Amorosi, Angry Anderson, Simon Baker
Votes: 35
49.
Faraway Downs (2023)
Episode:
Chapter One: The Land
(2023)
Adventure, Drama, History
In 1939, English aristocrat Sarah Ashley crosses the world to confront her husband and sell a million-acre cattle ranch in the Australian Outback.
Director: Baz Luhrmann | Stars: Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, David Wenham, Shea Adams
Votes: 197
50.
Faraway Downs (2023)
Episode:
Chapter Two: Secrets
(2023)
Adventure, Drama, History
Sarah learns the truth about her husband and what she is now up against. Winning over Drover may be her only hope to take on King Carney.
Director: Baz Luhrmann | Stars: Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, David Wenham, Shea Adams
Votes: 152