Movies and TvShows featuring "australian-rules-football" theme.
The Footy Show is a Logie Award winning Australian sports television program, shown on the Nine Network and its affiliates. The show, which is dedicated to the Australian Football League (AFL) and Australian rules football, made its debut on 24 March 1994 at the same time as the other version which relates to the National Rugby League and rugby league. Although both programs are generally broadcast in the same time slot, as both are shown in distinct geographical regions according to areas where one or the other sport predominates, there is little confusion.
The story of the women behind the men we barrack for on the footy field. There will be affairs, business opportunities, fashion footnotes, faux pas, mounting credit card bills, groupies, harassment, racism, sexism, the ever – present paparazzi and an absurd amount of fun.
In 'The Hit,' a professional hitman is tasked with taking out a criminal informant who has turned against a powerful gangster. Along with a younger partner, they embark on a tense journey across Europe, facing danger and betrayal at every turn.
Jack Irish, a debt collector, finds himself in the middle of a dangerous situation when he tries to help out a client who owes money to the wrong people. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of crime and corruption that reaches the highest levels of power. With his own life on the line, Jack must navigate through a maze of deceit and betrayal to bring justice to those responsible.
The Warriors is set in the world of Australian Rules Football. It explores the elite world of professional sport through the eyes of two new recruits - plucked from obscurity to fame and fortune - and two established players as they are thrown together in a share house in Melbourne.
This is a story of a legend within a legend. Ron Barassi, Australian football's most famous name and most famous face. For more than half a century he has towered over the game whether as a player, a captain, a coach and, now, a legend.
A world-first look at the AFL Women’s Competition (AFLW) and the powerhouse movement it has become for women in sport. The six-part series spotlights four clubs: Adelaide Crows, Collingwood, GWS GIANTS, and Western Bulldogs.
Kick Like Tayla shares a raw and unfiltered look into the life of AFLW player and boxing champion, Tayla Harris, as she confronts public and personal challenges, and channels her platform for good.
Based on the book published the same year, 100 Years of Australian Football explores the 100 year past of Australia's national game. Covering the history of the Victorian/Australian Football League covering the period 1897 to 1996, the documentary is an exhilarating chronicle, including lively reporting and analysis of the big issues and stirring accounts of the legendary players, teams and coaches.
In an Australian country town struggling with financial hardship and xenophobia, a struggling football team decides to recruit refugees to save their club and bring the community together.
In the mould of The Full Monty and Brassed Off, VALENTINE'S DAY is a tale of hope and redemption. Ben Valentine (Rhys Muldoon) has totally lost his way in the world when he finds himself in a strange country town. With a sentence of 200 hours of community service, Valentine must coach the town's 'no-hoper' football team, who are teetering on the brink of demise. If the team don't win three out of the next four games, they'll be merged with their arch rivals and the town will also lose its precious pie factory. Valentine is embraced, heart and soul by the townsfolk. This one-time drifter learns how to live and hope again - and so does the town.
Australian Rules is a heartfelt coming-of-age drama set in a small Australian town. It follows the story of a teenage boy as he experiences the harsh realities of racism and bigotry, while also navigating his own personal journey of self-discovery. The film explores themes of friendship, family relationships, tolerance, and the power of sport to bring communities together.
The Ripple Effect is a powerful documentary primarily centred around St Kilda legend and proud Noongar Nicky Winmar's generation-defining stand against racism at Victoria Park in 1993.
After the Grand Final siren, the real business of footy begins. Players, agents and clubs let us in for an unprecedented look inside the deal-making and drama of the AFL off-season.
Jack Irish, a former criminal lawyer turned private investigator, finds himself dragged into a complex and treacherous world of crime and corruption when he takes on a seemingly simple missing persons case. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of deception and conspiracy that leads him to confront his own dark past. With the help of his loyal friends and allies, Jack must navigate the dangerous underworld of Melbourne in order to solve the case and protect those he cares about.
Unveiling the lives and careers of AFL Head coaches, The Chosen Few includes interviews from some of the game's greatest coaches, both past and present.
The Club follows the tumultuous behind-the-scenes life of a football club, exploring themes of ambition, loyalty, and power struggles. It delves into the lives of the players, coaches, and administrators, highlighting the unique dynamics and challenges they face. The story is filled with humor, drama, and intense moments both on and off the field.
Follow iconic AFL identities from six Australian Football League teams throughout one of the most challenging seasons in AFL history as they journey towards the 2020 Grand Final.
After a brain surgery, a middle-class Australian woman's life changes dramatically. She faces various challenges and learns valuable lessons about family, love, and resilience.
The Final Quarter is a documentary that explores the racial prejudice and discrimination faced by Adam Goodes, an indigenous Australian football player, during his final season in the Australian Football League (AFL). The film uses archive footage and interviews to shed light on the character assassination and cultural ignorance that contributed to his retirement. It serves as a plea for understanding, empathy, and a catalyst for positive change.