Australia's Favourite Movies of 2025 Revealed
Discover the films that captivated Australian audiences in 2025, from major franchise hits to unexpected indie favourites. See if your top pick made the list!
Discover the films that captivated Australian audiences in 2025, from major franchise hits to unexpected indie favourites. See if your top pick made the list!
Get into the festive spirit with The West's ultimate guide to the best Christmas movies. From 'Elf' to 'Love Actually', our picks will delight the whole family this Christmas Eve.
Escape the heat with our guide to the biggest films hitting Australian cinics this summer, featuring Avatar: Fire and Ash, new Aussie comedies, and award-season contenders.
Struggling with festive sweetness? Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried star in 'The Housemaid', a slick psychological thriller offering a perfect antidote. Read our review.
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RecommendedDiscover why the French film 'My Brother's Band' is a funny, poignant, and human story about two brothers reunited by illness and bound by music. A must-see for fans of heartfelt cinema.
Joachim Trier's new drama 'Sentimental Value' delivers a masterful, breezy exploration of family reconciliation and cinematic legacy. Read our full review of this Scandinavian gem.
From classic rom-coms to Santa action flicks, discover the 12 definitive categories of Christmas films to plan your perfect holiday viewing. Find your new festive favourite.
Wollongong-born Jenna Owen co-writes and stars in the off-beat festive comedy 'Nugget is Dead: A Christmas Story', a modern Aussie family tale premiering on Stan. Discover the local inspiration.
After his Oscar win for The Whale, Brendan Fraser forges a new path in the poignant Japanese drama Rental Family, exploring loneliness and connection. The film opens in Australia on Boxing Day.
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RecommendedDie-hard Swifties get an early Christmas gift as Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show, a 3.5-hour concert film featuring 'The Tortured Poets Department', streams on Disney+ in Australia.
Disney+ releases a six-part docuseries, 'The End of an Era,' offering an intimate look behind Taylor Swift's blockbuster world tour, including the emotional toll of a foiled terror plot and a tragic Liverpool event.
James Cameron's Avatar: Fire And Ash dazzles visually but battles a bloated runtime and weak dialogue. Our review of the Pandora threequel starring Sam Worthington.
Acclaimed Hollywood film editor Chris Lebenzon, known for 'Con Air' and 'Top Gun', has swapped Los Angeles for the coastal charm of Barwon Heads. Discover his story and new life in regional Victoria.
The horror sequel 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' fails to deliver scares or a coherent story, proving a disappointing follow-up to the 2023 hit. Read our full review.
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RecommendedThe fifth and final season of Stranger Things is here. Creators Matt and Ross Duffer discuss the show's impact, new characters, and the epic battle against Vecna. Read more.
Unwind this Christmas with the NFSA's festive film season in Canberra. Enjoy Love Actually, Die Hard & more on the big screen, plus iconic Australian films post-Christmas. Tickets available online.
Russell Crowe delivers a chilling performance as Hermann Goering in 'Nuremberg,' a gripping new film about the post-war trials. Explore the psychological battle and its modern relevance.
Russell Crowe delivers a standout performance as Nazi Hermann Göring in the new historical drama Nuremberg. Discover the film's gripping courtroom drama and powerful themes. Read our full review now.
Our review of the new romantic comedy-drama 'Eternity', starring Miles Teller and Elizabeth Olsen. It explores a love triangle that lasts forever. A thought-provoking and funny take on the afterlife.
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RecommendedEnter to win a double pass to see 'The History of Sound,' the romantic film starring Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor. This is your chance to experience this moving story of love and music. Enter now!
Daniel Craig returns as Benoit Blanc in Rian Johnson's latest whodunit, Wake Up Dead Man. This star-packed film delivers a twisty mystery with surprising depth. Read our full review.
Emma Thompson delivers a chilling performance as a resourceful widow in Dead of Winter. This tense thriller showcases her action hero potential in frozen Minnesota landscapes. Read our full review.
Chilling new documentary reveals never-before-seen footage of Jim Jones' descent into paranoia before the 1978 Jonestown massacre. A must-watch true crime investigation.
Netflix's new Christmas film Champagne Problems offers a predictable but charming Parisian romance. Read our full review of this festive bauble starring Minka Kelly.
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RecommendedChinese documentary Mistress Dispeller exposes the bizarre mistress dispelling industry. A raw, real-life drama now showing in Australian cinemas. Don't miss this stunning film.
The Australian government mandates streaming services invest 7.5% of local revenue in homegrown drama and documentaries. Discover how this boosts Illawarra's film industry.
Chris Hemsworth embarks on emotional Australian road trip with father Craig after Alzheimer's diagnosis. New documentary explores reminiscence therapy and family bonds. Watch now.
A close friend reveals F1 legend Michael Schumacher is unlikely to make a public appearance again, nearly 12 years after his devastating skiing accident. Read the latest.
Stranger Things actor Charlie Heaton surprised owners at Fremantle Markets' Viet Kites, trying their viral banh mi croissant. Discover the famous Perth spot he visited.
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RecommendedA powerful documentary filmed via video calls with a Palestinian poet in Gaza offers an unfiltered look at life during conflict, culminating in tragic loss. A must-see film.