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1. Fast Charlie (2023)
90 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Charlie Swift is a fixer with a problem: the thug he's whacked is missing his head and Charlie will only be paid if the body can be identified. Enter Marcie Kramer, the victim's ex-wife and a woman with all the skills Charlie needs.
Director: Phillip Noyce | Stars: Pierce Brosnan, Morena Baccarin, James Caan, Gbenga Akinnagbe
Votes: 19,669
2. Mechanic: Resurrection (2016)
R | 98 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Bishop's most formidable foe kidnaps the love of his life in order to make him complete three impossible assassinations and make them look like accidents.
Director: Dennis Gansel | Stars: Jason Statham, Jessica Alba, Tommy Lee Jones, Michelle Yeoh
Votes: 93,493 | Gross: $21.22M
3. Mystery Road (2018– )
Not Rated | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Detective Jay Swan is assigned to investigate a mysterious disappearance on an outback cattle station. Soon, Jay's investigation uncovers a past injustice that threatens the fabric of the whole community.
Stars: Aaron Pedersen, Tasia Zalar, Tasma Walton, Judy Davis
Votes: 4,877
4. The New Boy (2023)
96 min | Drama, Fantasy, History
A nine-year-old Aboriginal Australian orphan boy arrives in the dead of night at a remote monastery run by a renegade nun.
Director: Warwick Thornton | Stars: Cate Blanchett, Aswan Reid, Deborah Mailman, Wayne Blair
Votes: 1,068
5. The Sapphires (2012)
PG-13 | 103 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
In 1968, four talented young Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship, and war when their all-girl group The Sapphires entertains the US troops in Vietnam.
Director: Wayne Blair | Stars: Chris O'Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy, Shari Sebbens
Votes: 15,184 | Gross: $2.45M
6. Sweet Country (2017)
R | 113 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama
Western set on the Northern Territory frontier in the 1920s, where justice itself is put on trial when an aged Aboriginal farmhand shoots a white man in self-defense and goes on the run as a posse gathers to hunt him down.
Director: Warwick Thornton | Stars: Hamilton Morris, Shanika Cole, Ewen Leslie, Sam Neill
Votes: 9,276 | Gross: $0.10M
7. Samson & Delilah (II) (2009)
Not Rated | 101 min | Drama, Romance
A glue-sniffing boy and his girlfriend escape the government-controlled no-hope Aboriginal community they live in and go to the city, Alice Springs, looking for a better life.
Director: Warwick Thornton | Stars: Rowan McNamara, Marissa Gibson, Mitjili Napanangka Gibson, Scott Thornton
Votes: 3,768
8. Septembers of Shiraz (2015)
PG-13 | 110 min | Thriller
Prior to the Iranian revolution it was a place where people of all religions were allowed to flourish. This is the story of a prosperous Jewish family who abandon everything before they are consumed by the passions of revolutionaries.
Director: Wayne Blair | Stars: Shohreh Aghdashloo, Salma Hayek, Adrien Brody, Alon Aboutboul
Votes: 5,801
9. The Turning (2013)
R | 180 min | Drama
A collection of short films based on stories by Australian writer Tim Winton.
Directors: Jonathan auf der Heide, Tony Ayres, Jub Clerc, Robert Connolly, Shaun Gladwell, Rhys Graham, Justin Kurzel, Yaron Lifschitz, Anthony Lucas, Claire McCarthy, Ian Meadows, Ashlee Page, Stephen Page, Simon Stone, Warwick Thornton, Marieka Walsh, Mia Wasikowska, David Wenham | Stars: Colin Friels, James Fraser, Henri Phillips, Nikita Leigh-Pritchard
Votes: 1,527
10. Firebite (2021–2022)
TV-MA | 42 min | Fantasy
Following two indigenous Australian hunters to battle the last colony of vampires in the South-Australian desert.
Stars: Rob Collins, Shantae Barnes-Cowan, Callan Mulvey, Yael Stone
Votes: 920
11. The Beach (2020)
Not Rated | 26 min | Documentary
Australia's acclaimed Indigenous filmmaker, Warwick Thornton, retreats to a remote beach where he spends several months with no power and only the land to provide sustenance.
Star: Warwick Thornton
Votes: 142
12. Creative Types with Virginia Trioli (2024– )
News
Award-winning journalist and unabashed arts fan Virginia Trioli explores the essence of creativity with some of Australia's greatest artistic minds.
Stars: Virginia Trioli, Marta Dusseldorp, Warwick Thornton, Tom Gleeson
13. Words with Gods (2014)
133 min | Drama
The first of four installments in the groundbreaking Heartbeat of the World anthology film series. Comprised of several short films by some of the world's most exciting directors, Words ... See full summary »
Directors: Guillermo Arriaga, Hector Babenco, Álex de la Iglesia, Bahman Ghobadi, Amos Gitai, Emir Kusturica, Mira Nair, Hideo Nakata, Warwick Thornton | Stars: Yaël Abecassis, Demián Bichir, Richa Chadha, Inma Cuesta
Votes: 478
14. Bear (I) (2011)
11 min | Short, Comedy, Drama
Follows the continuing adventures of Jack, who always takes things too far. This time he is organizing a surprise for his girlfriend, with unintended consequences.
Director: Nash Edgerton | Stars: Nash Edgerton, Teresa Palmer, Warwick Thornton
Votes: 1,375
15. Cannes Film Festival (1952– )
News
A festival for international movies, which give each year the Palme d'Or.
Stars: Bjorn Jiskoot Jr., Isabelle Huppert, Pedro Almodóvar, Kristin Scott Thomas
Votes: 119
16. Ngangkari (2001)
26 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Erica Glynn | Stars: Jimmy Baker, Rupert Peters, Andy Tjilari
17. Radiance (1998)
83 min | Drama
Three sisters reunite after some years apart, for their mother's funeral. Cressy (Maza), the eldest of the three, is a diva - an opera singer who is reluctant to visit the past and ... See full summary »
Director: Rachel Perkins | Stars: Deborah Mailman, Trisha Morton-Thomas, Rachael Maza, Russell Kiefel
Votes: 352
18. The Darkside (2013)
94 min | Drama
A collection of the most poignant, sad, funny and absurd ghost stories from around Australia. He will bring them to life with the help of some of Australia's most iconic actors as the storytellers.
Director: Warwick Thornton | Stars: Bryan Brown, Jack Charles, Brendan Cowell, Hakeem Davey
Votes: 113
19. Green Bush (2005)
27 min | Short, Drama
An Australian Aboriginal DJ realizes that his job at the country radio station is about more than just playing music
Director: Warwick Thornton | Stars: Ted Egan, Audrey Martin, David Page, Leo Jampinjinpa Wayne
Votes: 84
20. We Don't Need a Map (2017)
85 min | Documentary
Warwick Thornton investigates our relationship to the Southern Cross, in this thought-provoking ride through Australia's cultural and political landscape.
Director: Warwick Thornton | Stars: Trevor 'Reg' Abrahams, Adam Briggs, Timmy Burarrwanga, Phil Dennis
Votes: 86
21. First Australians (2008)
52 min | Documentary
First Australians chronicles the birth of contemporary Australia as never told before, from the perspective of its first people. First Australians explores what unfolds when the oldest ... See full summary »
Stars: Aaron Pedersen, Ernie Dingo, Ursula Yovich, Richard Frankland
Votes: 121
22. Blue Water Empire (2019)
Drama
Blue Water Empire is a 3-part dramatised-documentary series, giving a unique insight into the history of the Torres Strait Islands.
Traversing the pre-colonial era through to contemporary ... See full synopsis »
Stars: Jimi Bani, Roy Billing, Lilah Billy, Karo Cardelli
Votes: 15
23. 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
24. 13th AACTA Awards (2024 TV Special)
Stars: Rebel Wilson, Ron Howard, Harriet Dyer, Harry Connick Jr.
25. Here I Am (III) (2011)
90 min | Drama, Family
'Here I Am' is driven by three generations of Aboriginal women - Karen Lee Burden, her mother Lois and her daughter Rosie. When Karen is released from prison, through a series of chance ... See full summary »
Director: Beck Cole | Stars: Shai Pittman, Marcia Langton, Quinaiha Scott, Bruce R. Carter
Votes: 140
26. Between Two Lines (2019)
15 min | Short, Action
In the trenches of World War I, an Australian man and a German man find common ground.
Director: Jack Steele | Stars: Julian Felix, Clarence Ryan, Simon Whicker
Votes: 11
27. Cold Turkey (I) (2003)
45 min | Drama
Director: Steven McGregor | Stars: John Moore, Wayne Munro, Kelton Pell, Christine Palmer
Votes: 10
28. The Fabulous Picture Show (2006–2011)
History, Talk-Show
Stars: Amanda Palmer, Cherien Dabis, Scandar Copti, Mohamed Al Daradji
Votes: 43
29. Sweet Country: Warwick Thornton and Dylan Thornton (2018 Video)
7 min | Documentary, Short
Stars: Warwick Thornton, Dylan Thornton
30. My Brother Vinnie (2006)
30 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Steven McGregor | Stars: Aaron Pedersen, Vinnie Pedersen
Votes: 10
31. Mimi (2002)
13 min | Short, Comedy
Warwick Thornton's satirical short film Mimi pokes fun at white art collectors who purchase Indigenous art purely for its investment value.
Director: Warwick Thornton | Stars: Sophie Lee, Aaron Pedersen, David Gulpilil, Rachel Gordon
Votes: 54
32. Sweet Country: Behind the Scenes (2018 Video)
3 min | Documentary, Short
Stars: Bryan Brown, Anni Finsterer, Gibson John, Ewen Leslie
33. The Lore of Love (2005)
25 min | Short
Jessie Bartlett a shy 18 year old girl, learns the lores of love from her mischievous Pintubi grandmothers, Mijili, Nancy and Kumanjayi. A film about relationships and culture set in the desert.
Director: Beck Cole
34. My Mother India (2001)
52 min | Documentary
Patricia Uberoi, an Australian woman, married an Indian professor in the 60s and moved to his home in New Delhi. They raised three children there, but the riots and the anti-Sikh feelings ... See full summary »
Director: Safina Uberoi | Stars: Odile Le Clezio, Lech Mackiewicz, Dean Vassallo, Lynne Porteous
Votes: 32
35. Satellite Dreaming (1991 TV Movie)
54 min | Documentary, History
Director: Ivo Burum | Stars: Angela Ruska, Philip Batty, Freda Glynn, Michael Johnson
36. Stone Forever (1999)
63 min | Documentary
Documentary about the cult classic 1970's Australian biker movie "Stone."
Director: Richard Kuipers | Stars: Sandy Harbutt, John Laws, Kevin Golsby, David Hannay
Votes: 14
37. Nana (2007 TV Short)
6 min | Short, Drama
Nana's granddaughter thinks Nana's pretty special. She loves her Nana because she helps the old people, she's a good painter and other people love her too. Nana's got everyone under control.
Director: Warwick Thornton | Stars: Kiara Gibson, Mitjili Napanangka Gibson, Noreen Robertson Nampijinpa
Votes: 56
38. Wirriya (Small Boy) (2004)
27 min | Documentary, Short
This poignant documentary presents an ordinary day in the life of Ricco Japaljarri Martin, an 8-year-old boy who lives with his foster mom in a town camp on the outskirts of Alice Springs. ... See full summary »
Director: Beck Cole | Stars: Ricco Japaljarri Martin, Deline Dickenson, Rochelle Dickenson, Charmaine Gibson
39. The Oysterman (2012)
15 min | Short, Drama
A young Aboriginal oyster farmer meets an aerial artist when the circus comes to town and must decide whether he will follow in his family footsteps or follow his love.
Director: Romaine Moreton | Stars: Tony Briggs, Ray Kelly, Michael Smith, Gemma Summerhayes
40. Knot at Home Project (2006)
208 min | Documentary
Young people tell their own stories. Tales of trouble, hope, insight and survival.
Stars: Stuart Anderson, Carl Astil, Laila Azimi, Nahjibah Azimi
41. Making 'Samson & Delilah' (2009 Video)
55 min | Documentary
A warm and affectionate behind-the-scenes look at the making of Warwick Thornton's hit feature film Samson & Delilah.
Director: Beck Cole | Stars: Marissa Gibson, Mitjili Napanangka Gibson, Rowan McNamara, Kath Shelper
Votes: 13
42. Alchemy (1998–2001)
54 min | Music
Cult late-night music television, Alchemy was Australia's first television program focusing on dance and electronic music.
Stars: Nicole Fossati, Frank Rodi
43. Marluku Wirlinyi: The Kangaroo Hunters (1998 TV Movie)
26 min | Documentary
MARLUKU WIRLINYI is a tale of kangaroo hunting that weaves its way through Dreamtime, to the present and back again. A group of old Warlpiri men transport us back to a time of rarely heard ... See full summary »
Directors: Timothy Japangardi Marshall, Craig Japangardi Williams
44. Ancient Eye (2017 Video)
Short
Director: Warwick Thornton | Stars: Letitia Bartlett, Luka May Glynn-Cole
45. Audacious (1995)
25 min | Short, Drama
Director: Samantha Lang | Stars: Dee Smart, John Polson, Aden Young, Laura Williams
Votes: 15
46. Quan arribin els marcians (2017– )
Talk-Show
Stars: Txe Arana, Joan Crosas, Jofre Font, Lluís Salgado
Votes: 11
47. Colour Theory with Richard Bell (2013–2017)
Documentary
Colour Theory is an Indigenous art program focusing on contemporary indigenous artists . Artist and self proclaimed 'show off' Richard Bell will introduce the audience to the artists and ... See full summary »
Stars: Jason Wing, Julie Freeman, Frances Belle Parker, Clive Freeman
48. Black Chook (2015)
12 min | Short, Drama
All that was left for the children of the dead was to remember.
Director: Dylan River | Stars: Jack Charles, Brendan Cowell, Lynette Curran, Freda Glynn
Votes: 10
49. 6th Australians in Film Annual Awards (2017 TV Special)
Director: Costa Vakas | Stars: Patrick Brammall, Luke Davies, Kate Dennis, Hannah Gadsby
50. Art+Soul (2010–2014)
Not Rated | Documentary
An "insider's" view of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and artists. Charismatic curator Hetti Perkins takes us on a journey of ideas and the imagination - revealing ... See full summary »
Votes: 9