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Mad Max 2 (1981)

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Max Rockatansky returns as the heroic loner who drives the dusty roads of a postapocalyptic Australian Outback in an unending search for gasoline. Arrayed against him and the other scraggly defendants of a fuel-depot encampment are the bizarre warriors commanded by ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  George Miller
CAST:  Mel Gibson  •  Bruce Spence  •  Michael Preston  •  Max Phipps

Max Rockatansky returns as the heroic loner who drives the dusty roads of a postapocalyptic Australian Outback in an unending search for gasoline. Arrayed against him and the other scraggly defendants of a fuel-depot encampment are the bizarre warriors commanded by ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  George Miller
CAST:  Mel Gibson  •  Bruce Spence  •  Michael Preston  •  Max Phipps

Quigley Down Under (1990)

American Matt Quigley answers Australian land baron Elliott Marston's ad for a sharpshooter to kill the dingoes on his property. But when Quigley finds out that Marston's real target is the aborigines, Quigley hits the road. Now, even American expatriate Crazy Cora ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Simon Wincer
CAST:  Tom Selleck  •  Laura San Giacomo  •  Alan Rickman  •  Chris Haywood

American Matt Quigley answers Australian land baron Elliott Marston's ad for a sharpshooter to kill the dingoes on his property. But when Quigley finds out that Marston's real target is the aborigines, Quigley hits the road. Now, even American expatriate Crazy Cora ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Simon Wincer
CAST:  Tom Selleck  •  Laura San Giacomo  •  Alan Rickman  •  Chris Haywood

Mr Reliable (1996)

All Wally Mellish, an ex-convict in 1960s Australia, wants to do is live a quiet life with his girlfriend Beryl. Unfortunately when two police officers come around to disturb this, a misunderstanding quickly becomes out of control, resulting Wally, Beryl and her ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nadia Tass
CAST:  Colin Friels  •  Jacqueline McKenzie  •  Paul Sonkkila  •  Kenneth Radley

All Wally Mellish, an ex-convict in 1960s Australia, wants to do is live a quiet life with his girlfriend Beryl. Unfortunately when two police officers come around to disturb this, a misunderstanding quickly becomes out of control, resulting Wally, Beryl and her ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nadia Tass
CAST:  Colin Friels  •  Jacqueline McKenzie  •  Paul Sonkkila  •  Kenneth Radley

Dead Europe (2012)

In Greece to scatter his father's ashes, Isaac hears of a curse that hangs over the head of his family. Dismissing the idea, his trip begins to unveil dark truths that forced his father to flee years ago.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tony Krawitz
CAST:  Ewen Leslie  •  Marton Csokas  •  Kodi Smit-McPhee  •  Igal Naor

In Greece to scatter his father's ashes, Isaac hears of a curse that hangs over the head of his family. Dismissing the idea, his trip begins to unveil dark truths that forced his father to flee years ago.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tony Krawitz
CAST:  Ewen Leslie  •  Marton Csokas  •  Kodi Smit-McPhee  •  Igal Naor

A Heartbeat Away (2011)

A young aspiring rock guitarist is forced to become the musical director of the local marching band when his father is hit by a bus just four weeks before a major competition.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gale Edwards
CAST:  Sebastian Gregory  •  Isabel Lucas  •  William Zappa  •  Roy Billing

A young aspiring rock guitarist is forced to become the musical director of the local marching band when his father is hit by a bus just four weeks before a major competition.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gale Edwards
CAST:  Sebastian Gregory  •  Isabel Lucas  •  William Zappa  •  Roy Billing

The Illustrated Family Doctor (2005)

Gary Kelp (Samuel Johnson) is losing the plot. As he edits a medical journal called The Illustrated Family Doctor, his life and his body seem to be falling apart. A black comedy about coping with the modern world, based on the novel by David Snell.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kriv Stenders
CAST:  Samuel Johnson  •  Colin Friels  •  Jessica Napier  •  Sacha Horler

Gary Kelp (Samuel Johnson) is losing the plot. As he edits a medical journal called The Illustrated Family Doctor, his life and his body seem to be falling apart. A black comedy about coping with the modern world, based on the novel by David Snell.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kriv Stenders
CAST:  Samuel Johnson  •  Colin Friels  •  Jessica Napier  •  Sacha Horler

Crush (1992)

On the way to interview a novelist, Lane and Christina are involved in a car crash which leaves literary critic Christina brain-damaged. Lane undertakes the assignment and becomes attracted to the novelist's 15 year old daughter, leading to stormy emotions.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alison Maclean
CAST:  Marcia Gay Harden  •  Donogh Rees  •  Caitlin Bossley  •  William Zappa

On the way to interview a novelist, Lane and Christina are involved in a car crash which leaves literary critic Christina brain-damaged. Lane undertakes the assignment and becomes attracted to the novelist's 15 year old daughter, leading to stormy emotions.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alison Maclean
CAST:  Marcia Gay Harden  •  Donogh Rees  •  Caitlin Bossley  •  William Zappa

Men's Group (2008)

What lies in the hearts of men.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Joy
CAST:  Don Reid  •  Paul Gleeson  •  Steve Rodgers  •  Mathew Waters

What lies in the hearts of men.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Joy
CAST:  Don Reid  •  Paul Gleeson  •  Steve Rodgers  •  Mathew Waters

Amy (1998)

Amy's father, Franco, was a popular rock musician accidentally electrocuted while performing on stage. The psychological trauma leaves Amy mute and deaf. So the 8-year-old is brought by her mother, Tanya, to Melbourne to diagnose the reasons for her continued silence.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nadia Tass
CAST:  Alana De Roma  •  Ben Mendelsohn  •  Rachel Griffiths  •  Nick Barker

Amy's father, Franco, was a popular rock musician accidentally electrocuted while performing on stage. The psychological trauma leaves Amy mute and deaf. So the 8-year-old is brought by her mother, Tanya, to Melbourne to diagnose the reasons for her continued silence.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nadia Tass
CAST:  Alana De Roma  •  Ben Mendelsohn  •  Rachel Griffiths  •  Nick Barker

Zone 39 (1996)

In a time of misery and fear two enemies come together to prevent an apocalypse conspired by their leaders. 40 years of war between the Federated Republics and the New Territories Union has taken its toll. The cities are overcrowded, farming land is riddled with ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Tatoulis
CAST:  Peter Phelps  •  Carolyn Bock  •  William Zappa  •  Bradley Byquar

In a time of misery and fear two enemies come together to prevent an apocalypse conspired by their leaders. 40 years of war between the Federated Republics and the New Territories Union has taken its toll. The cities are overcrowded, farming land is riddled with ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Tatoulis
CAST:  Peter Phelps  •  Carolyn Bock  •  William Zappa  •  Bradley Byquar

Man-Thing (2005)

Agents of an oil tycoon vanish while exploring a swamp marked for drilling. The local sheriff investigates and faces a Seminole legend come to life: Man-Thing, a shambling swamp-monster whose touch burns those who feel fear.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Brett Leonard
CAST:  Matthew Le Nevez  •  Rachael Taylor  •  Jack Thompson  •  Rawiri Paratene

Agents of an oil tycoon vanish while exploring a swamp marked for drilling. The local sheriff investigates and faces a Seminole legend come to life: Man-Thing, a shambling swamp-monster whose touch burns those who feel fear.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Brett Leonard
CAST:  Matthew Le Nevez  •  Rachael Taylor  •  Jack Thompson  •  Rawiri Paratene

The Monkey's Mask (2001)

A lesbian private detective falls in love with a suspect in the disappearance of a young woman. The film is based on the verse novel of the same name by Australian poet Dorothy Porter.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Samantha Lang
CAST:  Susie Porter  •  Kelly McGillis  •  Abbie Cornish  •  John Noble

A lesbian private detective falls in love with a suspect in the disappearance of a young woman. The film is based on the verse novel of the same name by Australian poet Dorothy Porter.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Samantha Lang
CAST:  Susie Porter  •  Kelly McGillis  •  Abbie Cornish  •  John Noble

Underbelly Files: The Man Who Got Away (2011)

The story of David McMillan an Australian drug smuggler and the only person in history to escape from Klong Prem prison in Bangkok.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Cherie Nowlan
CAST:  Freya Stafford  •  Claire van der Boom  •  Brendan Cowell  •  Aaron Jeffery

The story of David McMillan an Australian drug smuggler and the only person in history to escape from Klong Prem prison in Bangkok.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Cherie Nowlan
CAST:  Freya Stafford  •  Claire van der Boom  •  Brendan Cowell  •  Aaron Jeffery

Diana & Me (1997)

Australian Diana Spencer wins a competition in a women's magazine, and as a prize gets a trip for two to London, where she wants to meet her idol and namesake, Princess Diana. She goes there with her fiance, Mark, but during the garden party the Princess plans to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Parker
CAST:  Toni Collette  •  Dominic West  •  John Simm  •  Malcolm Kennard

Australian Diana Spencer wins a competition in a women's magazine, and as a prize gets a trip for two to London, where she wants to meet her idol and namesake, Princess Diana. She goes there with her fiance, Mark, but during the garden party the Princess plans to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Parker
CAST:  Toni Collette  •  Dominic West  •  John Simm  •  Malcolm Kennard

Broke (2016)

A disgraced sports star and gambling addict attempts to turn his life around with the support of his number one fan.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Heath Davis
CAST:  Steve Le Marquand  •  Claire van der Boom  •  Max Cullen  •  Steve Bastoni

A disgraced sports star and gambling addict attempts to turn his life around with the support of his number one fan.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Heath Davis
CAST:  Steve Le Marquand  •  Claire van der Boom  •  Max Cullen  •  Steve Bastoni

Shot Open (2009)

In 19th century Australia, an exiled Polish thief struggles to get to Sydney to start a new life. When he takes refuge with a young woman his understanding of the world, and his role within it, is permanently altered.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Scott Pickett
CAST:  Maeve Dermody  •  Aden Young  •  William Zappa

In 19th century Australia, an exiled Polish thief struggles to get to Sydney to start a new life. When he takes refuge with a young woman his understanding of the world, and his role within it, is permanently altered.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Scott Pickett
CAST:  Maeve Dermody  •  Aden Young  •  William Zappa

Curtin (2007)

1941. A country in crisis. A new man in power. Leadership demands and personal demons are set to collide. The story of John Curtin as he faces his first six months as Prime Minister, confronting in quick succession, the tragedy of Pearl Harbour, the fall of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jessica Hobbs
CAST:  William McInnes  •  Noni Hazlehurst  •  Asher Keddie  •  Ben Esler

1941. A country in crisis. A new man in power. Leadership demands and personal demons are set to collide. The story of John Curtin as he faces his first six months as Prime Minister, confronting in quick succession, the tragedy of Pearl Harbour, the fall of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jessica Hobbs
CAST:  William McInnes  •  Noni Hazlehurst  •  Asher Keddie  •  Ben Esler

Bootmen (2000)

Sean Odkin loves to dance—much to his fathers distain. When the woman he loves cannot return his love, he goes in search of the only thing that can make him whole again—dancing.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dein Perry
CAST:  Adam Garcia  •  Sophie Lee  •  Sam Worthington  •  Susie Porter

Sean Odkin loves to dance—much to his fathers distain. When the woman he loves cannot return his love, he goes in search of the only thing that can make him whole again—dancing.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dein Perry
CAST:  Adam Garcia  •  Sophie Lee  •  Sam Worthington  •  Susie Porter

Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears (2020)

After freeing a young Bedouin girl from her unjust imprisonment in Jerusalem, an Australian adventuress, together with her devoted police detective friend, begins to unravel a decade-old mystery concerning priceless emeralds, an ancient curse and the disappearance ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tony Tilse
CAST:  Essie Davis  •  Nathan Page  •  Miriam Margolyes  •  Ashleigh Cummings

After freeing a young Bedouin girl from her unjust imprisonment in Jerusalem, an Australian adventuress, together with her devoted police detective friend, begins to unravel a decade-old mystery concerning priceless emeralds, an ancient curse and the disappearance ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tony Tilse
CAST:  Essie Davis  •  Nathan Page  •  Miriam Margolyes  •  Ashleigh Cummings

Celia (1989)

Celia, an imaginative and somewhat disturbed young girl, fantasizes about evil creatures and other oddities to mask her insecurities while growing up in rural Australia.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ann Turner
CAST:  Rebecca Smart  •  Nicholas Eadie  •  Mary-Anne Fahey  •  Victoria Longley

Celia, an imaginative and somewhat disturbed young girl, fantasizes about evil creatures and other oddities to mask her insecurities while growing up in rural Australia.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ann Turner
CAST:  Rebecca Smart  •  Nicholas Eadie  •  Mary-Anne Fahey  •  Victoria Longley
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