Want a good movie to show off Australia and the Australian Vernacular?

[Bretrick]

Last Cab to Darwin. Starring Michael Caton, Jackie Weaver, Emma Hamilton, Ningali Lawford, John Howard.
Rex,(Caton) has been diagnosed with terminal Cancer. Northern Territory has passed Euthansia Legislation. Rex wants to be the First patient. He and Tilly, itinerant Aboriginal, drive from Broken Hill to Darwin. Stunning Australian scenery. Over 3000 km.
Last Cab to Darwin

 

[Marie5656]

Not a movie, but the Foxtel series Wentworth Wentworth (TV Series 2013–2021) 8.6 | Crime, Drama, Thriller

 

[Jules]

When I watch Australian shows, I always turn on subtitles. I’ve enjoyed all of them; admittedly I do have a warped sense of humour with some of them. Even if they’re weird and crude, they’re still funny, imo.

 

[Nathan]

Not a movie, but the Foxtel series Wentworth Wentworth (TV Series 2013–2021) 8.6 | Crime, Drama, Thriller

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I watched Orange is the New Black on Netflix. I had considered watching Wentworth for when I next get the urge for some prison drama.

 

[Old Salt]

I don't watch Prison Dramas! I mean, where's the laughs, the romance, the feel good moments? The only one I ever watched was "The Shawshank Redemption!" Dark dramas go straight into my virtual garbage bucket! Keep it light, life itself is dramatic enough!

Oh, talking Australian. I loved the Crocodile Dundee movies! Now there was drama I could handle!

 

[Bella]

I loved the Australian TV series "Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries" (2012-2015). It was a lot of fun! The costuming and sets are fantastic. Miss Phryne Fisher is fabulous and of course, there's Jack!

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[RobinWren]

Australia IMO has great tv shows, though I have not seen any of those mentioned here. I've watched a few on acorn tv though now I put on captions. I also enjoyed "one lane bridge" but I think that might be NZ.

 

[Kadee]

Last Cab to Darwin. Starring Michael Caton, Jackie Weaver, Emma Hamilton, Ningali Lawford, John Howard.
Rex,(Caton) has been diagnosed with terminal Cancer. Northern Territory has passed Euthansia Legislation. Rex wants to be the First patient. He and Tilly, itinerant Aboriginal, drive from Broken Hill to Darwin. Stunning Australian scenery. Over 3000 km.
Last Cab to Darwin

@Bretrick at least half of the movie, Last cab to Darwin was made in Broken Hill New South Wales ,and the street featured in the film where “Rex” and his lady friend lived is ……. the same street I lived in for 20 years prior to getting married.

My 2 aunts who lived to 95 and 92 and only died 2 and 3 years ago both knew Rex as my aunts used to catch cabs home from ” howsie “ twice a week ……howsie is now known as Bingo., my aunts / gran were addicted to the game.

Talking about Euthansia has been legal in South Aust for about 2 years .

 

[Warrigal]

When I watch Australian shows, I always turn on subtitles. I’ve enjoyed all of them; admittedly I do have a warped sense of humour with some of them. Even if they’re weird and crude, they’re still funny, imo.

Last Cab to Darwin has it all. Outback scenery, humour, pathos and romance.
I recommend it.

 

[officerripley]

I really like the movie The Castle (also starring Michael Caton); wish it would come out on blu-ray. Also enjoyed the series Utopia when we could still get it but don't anymore.

 

[Packerjohn]

I generally always look for movies featuring seniors. They are few and far inbetween. I don't like previews but it does look like a good movie.

 

[Warrigal]

I really like the movie The Castle (also starring Michael Caton); wish it would come out on blu-ray. Also enjoyed the series Utopia when we could still get it but don't anymore.

Both good choices and both quintessentially Australian.

 

[JustDave]

I loved the Australian TV series "Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries" (2012-2015). It was a lot of fun! The costuming and sets are fantastic. Miss Phryne Fisher is fabulous and of course, there's Jack!

That is a fun series. I bought all the disks. Frankly, the trailer doesn't do it justice.