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1. Bay of Fires (2023– )
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Single mother of two Stella has no option but to move her young family to the last place on earth anyone would expect. This town is a tiny community rife with simmering feuds, crime and sometimes, murder.
Stars: Marta Dusseldorp, Ava Caryofyllis, Toby Leonard Moore, Pamela Rabe
Votes: 875
2. Lion (2016)
PG-13 | 118 min | Biography, Drama
A five-year-old Indian boy is adopted by an Australian couple after getting lost hundreds of kilometers from home. 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.
Director: Garth Davis | Stars: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara, Sunny Pawar
Votes: 251,997 | Gross: $51.74M
3. The Nightingale (I) (2018)
R | 136 min | Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Set in 1825, Clare, a young Irish convict woman, chases a British officer through the rugged Tasmanian wilderness, bent on revenge for a terrible act of violence he committed against her family. On the way she enlists the services of an Aboriginal tracker named Billy, who is also marked by trauma from his own violence-filled past.
Director: Jennifer Kent | Stars: Aisling Franciosi, Maya Christie, Baykali Ganambarr, Addison Christie
Votes: 35,984 | Gross: $0.39M
4. Alone Australia (2023– )
50 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Follow ten brave Australians who are dropped in the merciless Tasmanian wilderness, completely isolated from the world and each other, stripped of modern possessions, contact and comforts, to self-document their experience.
Stars: Michael Atkinson, Gina Chick, Andreas Lundin, Suzan Muir
Votes: 502
5. Nitram (2021)
112 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Events leading up to the 1996 Port Arthur massacre on Tasmania in an attempt to understand why and how the atrocity occurred.
Director: Justin Kurzel | Stars: Caleb Landry Jones, Judy Davis, Sean Keenan, Essie Davis
Votes: 10,473
6. The Hunter (IV) (2011)
R | 100 min | Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Martin, a mercenary, is sent from Europe by a mysterious biotech company to the Tasmanian wilderness on a hunt for the last Tasmanian tiger.
Director: Daniel Nettheim | Stars: Willem Dafoe, Sam Neill, Morgan Davies, Jacek Koman
Votes: 41,209 | Gross: $0.18M
7. 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: 3,894
8. December Boys (2007)
PG-13 | 105 min | Drama, Romance
One summer, four orphans boys who have grown to be the closest of friends find themselves competing for the attention of the same family.
Director: Rod Hardy | Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Teresa Palmer, Lee Cormie, Christian Byers
Votes: 12,449 | Gross: $0.05M
9. Taz-Mania (1991–1995)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The daily satirical adventures of Looney Tunes star the Tazmanian Devil, along with his extended family, friends, and enemies on the island of Tasmania.
Stars: Jim Cummings, Rob Paulsen, Maurice LaMarche, Miriam Flynn
Votes: 10,832
10. Dying Breed (2008)
R | 92 min | Horror, Thriller
Dying Breed interweaves the two most fascinating icons of Tasmanian history: the extinct Tasmanian tiger and "The Pieman" (aka Alexander Pearce) who was hanged for cannibalism in 1824. ... See full summary »
Director: Jody Dwyer | Stars: Nathan Phillips, Leigh Whannell, Bille Brown, Mirrah Foulkes
Votes: 6,312
11. Solo (II) (2008)
58 min | Documentary
Andrew McAuley attempted what many believed was impossible - a solo kayak expedition across the world's most treacherous ocean.
Directors: David Michôd, Jennifer Peedom | Star: Andrew McAuley
Votes: 378
12. The Giants (2023)
110 min | Documentary, Animation, Biography
The Giants explores the intertwined fates of trees and humans in this poetic portrait of environmentalist Bob Brown and the Forest. From a seedling to forest elder: the film is a ... See full summary »
Directors: Rachael Antony, Laurence Billiet | Star: Bob Brown
Votes: 105
13. A Single Rider (2017)
Not Rated | 97 min | Drama
A man who has lost everything in his life travels to Australia in search of his family.
Director: Lee Joo-young | Stars: Lee Byung-hun, Kong Hyo-jin, Sohee, Jack Campbell
Votes: 1,019
14. Manganinnie (1980)
90 min | Adventure, Drama, History
Aboriginal woman Manganinnie survives a Black Line raid which claims the life of her husband, Meenopeekameena.
Director: John Honey | Stars: Mawuyul Yanthalawuy, Anna Ralph, Phillip Hinton, Elaine Mangan
Votes: 188
15. Aussie Lobster Men (2019–2020)
60 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
The series portrays the real-life events of crews aboard commercial fishing vessels in the waters around Tasmania searching for Tasmanian rock lobsters.
Votes: 33
16. The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce (2008)
PG-13 | 60 min | Biography, Drama, History
Eight men escape from the most isolated prison on earth. Only one man survives and the story he recounts shocks the British establishment to the core. This story is the last confession of Alexander Pearce.
Director: Michael James Rowland | Stars: Adrian Dunbar, Ciarán McMenamin, Dan Wyllie, Don Hany
Votes: 692
17. Tasmanian Devils (2013 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 91 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
A group of base jumpers travels to a forbidden area to jump of of Devils peak, accidentally disturbing an ancient evil protecting the lands.
Director: Zach Lipovsky | Stars: Danica McKellar, Kenneth Mitchell, Mike Dopud, Roger Cross
Votes: 1,270
18. The Tale of Ruby Rose (1987)
PG | 100 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Located among the haunting peaks and brooding mists of Tasmania's Central Highlands, RUBY ROSE is the story of a woman's quest to break out of the isolated an demanding farm life she lives and find something challenging.
Director: Roger Scholes | Stars: Melita Jurisic, Chris Haywood, Rod Zuanic, Martyn Sanderson
Votes: 105
19. Beaconsfield (2012 TV Movie)
129 min | Drama
The true story of Brant Webb and Todd Russell, who were trapped nearly a kilometer below the surface.
Director: Glendyn Ivin | Stars: Shane Jacobson, Lachy Hulme, Cameron Daddo, Anthony Hayes
Votes: 559
20. The Outlaw Michael Howe (2013 TV Movie)
85 min | Drama, History, Western
In 1815 a young convict leads a wretched guerrilla army of outlaws, deserters and bushmen in open rebellion against the morally corrupt government on the notorious prison settlement of Van ... See full summary »
Director: Brendan Cowell | Stars: Damon Herriman, Mirrah Foulkes, Rarriwuy Hick, Matt Day
Votes: 135
21. The Adventures of Errol Flynn (2005 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
A documentary about the life of Errol Flynn, with recollections from friends and family.
Director: David Heeley | Stars: Ian Holm, Errol Flynn, Charles Chauvel, Patrice Wymore
Votes: 422
22. The Laps Tasmania (2017)
53 min | Documentary
Dustin Hollick and Rhian Slapp leave their families to journey around Tasmania with not much more than the clothes on their backs.
Director: Angie Richard | Stars: Dustin Hollick, Martin Sacks, Rhian Slapp
Votes: 10
23. Bedevilled Rabbit (1957)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Family, Short
Bugs Bunny is parachuted by airplane in a carrot crate down to Tasmania, where he, of course, meets the Tasmanian Devil.
Director: Robert McKimson | Star: Mel Blanc
Votes: 829
25. Touch the Sun: Devil's Hill (1988 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 95 min | Family
Three kid's mother falls ill and they are sent to stay with their cousin Badge on a remote farm in Tasmania. A tremendous storm leads to a missing cow sending the kids on an exciting adventure in the Tasmanian outback.
Director: Esben Storm | Stars: Peter Hehir, Mary Haire, John Flaus, Alexander Jacobs
Votes: 46
26. The First Fagin (2012)
87 min | Documentary
When Charles Dickens created the character of Fagin in Oliver Twist, he gave birth to one of the most infamous personas in English literature. Few people know that Dickens' portrait of ... See full summary »
Directors: Helen Gaynor, Alan Rosenthal | Stars: Alison Alexander, Brian Andrews, John Andrews, Anthony Archer
Votes: 16
27. Antarctica 1948 (1949)
24 min | Documentary, Short, Adventure
This black-and-white film was made as a record of operations of the Australian National Research Expedition to Antarctica, from November 1947 to April 1948. It follows the journeys of two ... See full summary »
Stars: Phillip Garth Law, Fritz Loewe, Stuart Campbell, Alan Campbell-Drury
28. The Trouble with Merle (2002)
55 min | Documentary, Biography
The director explores the birth origins of actress Merle Oberon, traveling to Tasmania and India in search of the truth, but her quest ultimately results in probably more questions than it answers.
Director: Maree Delofski | Stars: Merle Oberon, Charles Higham, Alexander Korda, Harry Selby
Votes: 20
29. A Racetrack Somewhere (2016 Video)
49 min | Documentary, History, Sport
Investigating a blossoming network of backyard stables, dedicated strappers, trainers, jockeys and equine enthusiasts, A Racetrack Somewhere explores the vast Australian landscape, delving ... See full summary »
Stars: Jo McKinnon, Hugh Bowman, Fred Brophy, Robert DiPierdomenico
Votes: 11
30. Andrew - Sauveteur de baleines en Tasmanie (2007)
26 min | Documentary, Short
Most of Australia's whale beachings occur in Tasmania. Committed teams strive in tough conditions to rescue them. This is a look into Tasmania's demanding whale rescue work.
Director: Troy Melville | Stars: Sam Thalmann, Drew Lee
32. Belonging (2020 TV Movie)
22 min | Documentary
A parallel story of two generations of gay activism, 'Belonging' explores the impact and legacy of LGBTQI+ campaigner Rodney Croome through the lens of a road trip across the state by young... See full summary »
Director: Matt Scholten
33. Behind the Scenes of 'Van Diemen's Land' - From 'Balibo' to 'Van Diemen's Land' (2009 Video)
2 min | Short, Talk-Show
34. Hook, Line and Sinker (2000– )
30 min | Sport
Australian fishing and boating television programme hosted by Nick Duigan and Andrew Hart.
Stars: Nick Duigan, Andrew Hart
35. Australian Icon Towns (2004–2005)
Documentary, Adventure, History
Stars: Scott McGregor, Scott McGregor, Yanni Athanasiadis, Chris Bitter
36. Half a Pint of Milk (1952)
17 min | Documentary, Short
Educational film for children, about dairy farming.
Director: Malcolm Otton
37. Dark Hollow (2021)
27 min | Documentary, Short, Sport
Dark Hollow is a project inspired by Dion's home state of Tasmania, Australia, and is dedicated to supporting the future of the Tasmanian Wilderness. Featuring the illustrations of LA ... See full summary »
Directors: Dion Aguis, Joe Guglielmino | Stars: Dion Agius, Criag Anderson, Shayma Buttonshaw, Benn Richardson
38. Behind the Scenes of 'Van Diemen's Land' - The Battle of the Beards (2009 Video)
2 min | Short, Comedy, History
Stars: Arthur Angel, Paul Ashcroft, Torquil Neilson, Oscar Redding
39. The Bass Highway Part 1 (1953)
9 min | Documentary, Short
This educational short film shows various towns in Tasmania along the Bass Highway. Farms are shown, and there is also a look at some historic houses.
Director: Malcolm Otton
40. Ross Bridge (1977)
16 min | Documentary, Short, History
A documentary about the historic Ross Bridge in Tasmania.
Director: Rodney Musch
41. The Long Beach (2007)
11 min | Animation, Short
Director: Matthew van Rooijen | Star: Nina Daniels
42. Presentation of the Colours (1968)
10 min | Documentary, Short, History
Changing of the regimental colours in Tasmania. Also includes footage of historical military buildings.
43. Before It Falls (2016)
12 min | Documentary, Short
"Imagine a matchstick. Scale it up a hundred times until it is 70 metres high and four metres square. Stand it alone in the sea, a single, freestanding dolerite column so fragile to the eye... See full summary »
Director: Simon Bischoff | Stars: Simon Bischoff, Lee Cossey, Simon Mentz, Sonnie Trotter
44. No Bag Limit (1973)
12 min | Documentary, Short, History
Director: Andrew Vial | Stars: David Gulpilil, Dick Bundilil, Jenny Ingram, John Mathews
45. Dracenstein (2005)
TV-MA | 6 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
A mad scientist's life turns pear-shaped after accidentally installing a vampire brain in his monster creation.
Directors: Bill Flowers, Tom Priestley | Stars: Gary Bissland, Bill Flowers, Tom Priestley
Votes: 8
46. Everybody Work, Everybody Help (1952)
14 min | Documentary, Short
A documentary about G.V. Brooks Community School at Newnham, Tasmania.
Directors: Lloyd Chappell, Malcolm Otton
47. Colour in Industry (1962)
9 min | Documentary, Short
How the use of colour can improve industrial safety and make the workplace a more pleasant place to work in.
Director: Don Anderson
48. The Splendour and the Peaks (1962)
10 min | Documentary, Short
A short documentary showing some of Tasmania's national parks.
Director: Jack Rogers | Star: Roger Climpson
50. The Bass Highway Part 5 (1953)
8 min | Documentary, Short
Educational film showing locations in Tasmania. Includes scenes of local businesses and scenes of land being cleared for new farms.
Director: Malcolm Otton