Movies and TvShows featuring "western-australia" theme.

In Mystery Road, an Australian TV show set in the outback, a detective investigates a murder while facing racism and betrayal. The show explores themes of family relationships, friendship, and the clash of cultures. As the detective uncovers the truth, he must navigate the challenges of a harsh landscape and a town filled with secrets.

Upright is a comedy-drama TV show set in the Australian outback. It follows the story of a pianist who embarks on a road trip across the country with a runaway teenager. Along the way, they encounter various misfits and face their own personal struggles, ultimately forming an unlikely friendship.

Ship to Shore is an Australian children's television series devised by David Rapsey and written by Glenda Hambly, John Rapsey, Mary Morris, Everett de Roche, Jon Stephens and others. The program was shown on the ABC and Channel 9 in Australia, on YTV in Canada, and briefly on Nickelodeon in the United States.

In 1931, three Aboriginal girls escape from an Australian settlement, traversing the harsh Outback in order to find their way home. Based on a true story, the film explores themes of identity, cultural assimilation, and the strength of family bonds.

Lockie Leonard is an Australian children's television series adapted from the Lockie Leonard books that first screened on the Nine Network on 19 June 2007. The series was filmed in Albany, Western Australia. A second series was filmed in 2009 and screened in 2010 in Australia, the UK and Ireland. Lockie Leonard was produced by Goalpost Pictures Australia and is distributed by the Australian Children's Television Foundation. The theme song "Worlds Away" is performed by Jebediah. Lockie Leonard premiered in the UK on Saturday 27 September 2008, as part of the long running children's Saturday morning programme TMi which airs from 09:00 to 10:30 on BBC Two. It ran for the first 12 episodes then continued to air on CBBC Channel. The show won the 2008 TV Week Logie Award for Best Children's Series, and star Sean Keenan was nominated for the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Outstanding New Talent. It won the 2007 AFI award for Best Children's Drama Series. The series was also nominated for the 2007 BAFTA Awards for Best International Children's Drama Series.

When three young women went missing in Claremont in the late nineties it set off the biggest unsolved murder case in West Australian history. It took 25 years to solve the crime. This is the story of how the Claremont Killer was caught.

Set in the 1800s during the gold rush in Western Australia, 'The Furnace' follows a young Afghan cameleer who is tasked with finding stolen gold. He must navigate the treacherous Australian outback, facing dangers and challenges along the way.

Outlaws is a crime drama about a motorcycle gang leader who is faced with the challenges of protecting his family and keeping his gang together. Set in Western Australia, the film explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of living an outlaw lifestyle. As tensions rise within the gang and with rival gangs, the leader must navigate through violence, bloodshed, and personal struggles to maintain control and protect what is most important to him.

In 'The Naked Wanderer,' a heartbroken man embarks on a journey of self-discovery through Western Australia. Along the way, he encounters jellyfish stings, snake bites, and group showers, all while dealing with the aftermath of his breakup. Will he find healing and maybe even love?

In the Australian outback, two estranged brothers, Colin and Les, are forced to work together to save their struggling sheep farm from a deadly virus outbreak. Along the way, they must navigate the complexities of their strained relationship and overcome the obstacles created by an overbearing bureaucracy.

Sandy, a geologist from Australia, is assigned to guide Hiromitsu, a Japanese businessman, on a field trip in the Australian Outback. As they face cultural differences and loneliness, their relationship takes an unexpected turn, leading them on a journey of self-discovery and love.

Jasper Jones, a young boy in a small town, joins forces with Charlie Bucktin, an aspiring novelist, to uncover the truth behind a mysterious disappearance. Their investigation leads them to discover dark secrets and confront issues of racism and prejudice.

A woman escapes her troubled life and falls in love with a fisherman, leading to a series of events involving crime, revenge, and violence.

Matt Wright tracks down, captures, and transports a diverse range of dangerous animals, including crocodiles, wild buffalo and even polar bears, that are posing a threat to people.

A martial-arts expert goes after a criminal gang and its boss, who were responsible for the death of his partner.

Kiss or Kill (1997) is a thrilling crime drama about a couple who become lovers-on-the-lam after accidentally killing a man. They embark on a cross-country trip, staying one step ahead of the police, while also discovering a dark secret at a nuclear test site.

Two strangers strike up a conversation on a train journey to Fremantle. As the night progresses, they realize they might have more in common than they initially thought.

Girls Can't Surf is a documentary that tells the story of female surfers and their journey through the male-dominated world of professional surfing. The film highlights the struggles they faced in the 1980s and 1990s, including the sexism and lack of opportunities they encountered. It also showcases their determination and passion for the sport, as well as their ultimate triumphs. Through interviews and archival footage, the documentary offers an inspiring and empowering narrative of these trailblazing athletes.

A fish-out-of-water story of a young boy Ridley who becomes lost in the harsh Australian outback with nothing but his camcorder and new friend, a wayward Dingo.

This is the story of one boy's journey to manhood going from childhood games, to teenage lust and to adult sex. From secrets and lies, to fear and evil. From family ties that bind forever, to guilt that lasts a lifetime. And for the need to forgive. This is The Shark Net, a compelling, three-part series taken from on Robert Drewe's award-winning memoir about his early life growing up during the reign of one of Australia's most notorious serial killers. Though their lives take completely different turns, their paths cross; changing Robert forever. — Paul Gerard Kennedy