Movies and television programs that capture the atmosphere of the city.
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Bra Boys (2007)
Powerful documentary examining the culture and values of the infamous “Bra Boys” surf gang from Maroubra in Sydney’s southeast. Directed by gang member Sunny Abberton; narrated by Russell Crowe.
Finding Nemo (2003)
Hugely popular animated kids’ classic tracing the journey of Nemo, an errant clownfish who finds his way into Sydney Harbour. Featuring the voices of Eric Bana, Ellen DeGeneres, and Willem Dafoe.
Heyy Babyy (2007)
A Bollywood extravaganza loosely based around Hollywood’s Three Men and a Baby. Technicolor dance routines gyrate through Darling Harbour and Circular Quay, around the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Newsfront (1978)
An Australian cinema classic telling the story of rival newsreel cameramen in the 1940s and 1950s. After the arrival of television in 1956, their very livelihood comes under threat.
Puberty Blues (1981)
Riddled with teen angst, Puberty Blues lifts the lid on the still-present social and surf hierarchies on Sydney’s southern beaches. Directed by Oscar-nominated Bruce Beresford (Driving Miss Daisy, Black Robe).
Two Hands (1999)
A blunt, darkly humorous exploration of the Kings Cross underworld: Heath Ledger loses $10,000 belonging to a local gangster, and finds himself in a world of trouble.
