Movies and TvShows featuring "tasmania" theme.

A five-year-old Indian boy named Saroo gets lost and is adopted by an Australian couple. After 25 years, he becomes determined to find his lost family. With the help of Google Earth and his memories, he embarks on a search that leads him back to his hometown. Saroo is faced with the possibility of reuniting with his mother, sister, and brother.

The Kettering Incident is a gripping TV show set in a small town in Tasmania. The town is haunted by mysterious events and unexplained phenomena, including strange lights in the sky and people disappearing without a trace. As an investigation unfolds, deeper secrets and hidden connections are revealed, leading to shocking revelations and a race against time to uncover the truth.

In 1830s England, a young man from a good but troubled family is unjustly convicted of stealing a watch. He's transported to Van Diemen's Land where he suffers under the enmity of Lt. Frere while falling in love with Sylvia, the Warden's daughter. Meanwhile, back in England, an imposter lays claim to the young man's inheritance.

Set in 1825, Clare, a young Irish convict woman, chases a British officer through the rugged Tasmanian wilderness, with the help of an Aboriginal tracker, bent on revenge for a terrible act of violence he committed against her family.

A skilled game hunter is hired by a biotech company to track down the last remaining thylacine, also known as the Tasmanian tiger. As he navigates the wilderness of Tasmania, he forms an unexpected bond with a young boy and faces various challenges including rival hunters and arson fires.

When a massive solar storm hits the Earth, it causes a series of dangerous weather phenomena, including intense freezing temperatures. As the world faces the threat of an impending ice age, a courageous scientist must find a way to save humanity from the catastrophic disaster.

Rosehaven follows the comedic journey of Daniel and Emma, who return to rural Tasmania to help Daniel's mother with her real estate business. As they deal with the eccentricities of small-town life, their friendship strengthens, and they discover the true meaning of home.

Dying Breed (2008) is a horror/thriller movie set in Tasmania, where a group of survivors find themselves stalked by a backwoods slasher. As they try to escape, they uncover a dark secret hidden in the town. With elements of gore, suspense, and mystery, the movie explores themes of survival and the brutality of human nature.

Young Einstein is a comedic film that reimagines the life of Albert Einstein as a mischievous and quirky young man in Tasmania. The film follows Albert as he discovers the theory of relativity, falls in love, and becomes embroiled in various comedic adventures.

Nanette is not just a hilarious stand-up comedy special, but also a thought-provoking exploration of Hannah Gadsby's experiences with sexual identity, the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community, and the power of owning one's story. Through heartfelt anecdotes and sharp wit, Gadsby tackles topics like self-deprecating humor, her journey in the art world, and the impact of anger. This groundbreaking performance has received critical acclaim for its boldness, vulnerability, and the way it challenges conventions of comedy.

Van Diemen's Land is a 2009 Australian movie based on the true story of a group of escaped convicts who resorted to cannibalism while trying to survive in the harsh wilderness of Tasmania. The film is a gripping thriller that explores themes of survival and the dark side of human nature.

A group of thrill-seeking base jumpers travel to Tasmania for a chance to leap off the cliffs and enjoy the extreme adrenaline rush. Little do they know, they are about to encounter a horrifying danger in the form of Tasmanian devils that are not only aggressive but also infected with a mysterious virus. As the group is hunted down by the deadly creatures, they must fight for their survival and find a way to escape the island.

In a time of hardship, Hobart resident Peter Walsh turns to the secretive platypus for solace, only to discover it is the platypus that need his help to survive in a habitat under threat.

Tasmania, 1954: Slovenian migrant Melita abandons her husband and young daughter, Sonja. Sonja's distraught father perseveres with his new life in a new country, but he is soon crushed into an alcoholic despair, and Sonja herself abandons him at the earliest opportunity. Now, nearly 20 years later, a single and pregnant Sonja returns to Tasmania's highlands and to her father in an attempt to put the pieces of her life back together.

Join renowned naturalist David Attenborough as he delves into the remarkable wildlife and breathtaking landscapes of Tasmania, a captivating island with unique and diverse ecosystems.

1814. Van Diemen’s Land, the notorious British penal colony, has dissolved into chaos. Outlaws roaming the wilderness have pushed the colonial government to breaking point. Driven by a deep sense of loyalty and an unquenchable hatred towards those he once served, English convict Michael Howe and a young aboriginal girl turn a desperate band of convicts, deserters and bushmen into a fearsome guerrilla army and lead them in open rebellion against the brutal, corrupt establishment. As the British hunt the outlaws, Howe remains an elusive prize. In desperation, the Governor makes the capture of Howe’s pregnant girl his priority. 

An epic story of love and betrayal, The Outlaw Michael Howe chronicles the astonishing true story of the man who pushed Australia to the brink of civil war.

In the 1820s, Alexander Pearce is sent to the remote and harsh penal colony in Van Diemen's Land for theft. As he endures the brutality and starvation, he forms a plan to escape with seven other convicts. Stranded in the wilderness, they face hunger, cannibalism, and the unforgiving environment. Pearce's last confession reveals the horrifying lengths he went to survive.

Kane riding his motorbike comes across a van that nearly runs into him and after confronting him the guy in the van takes a shot at him with his gun. With seconds to spare Kane just makes it out of there. Telling his close friends and brother, Kane takes them for a long journey back up there to find out what this guy is up too. Will they make it home?

Desperate to make the film that will crown him the next Tarantino, debut filmmaker Kurt Michael travels 8000 miles to the outback of Tasmania.

Seven men escape from jail and survive by eating one another in the dense Tasmania bush. The retelling of the true, Sarah Island story.