Cast: Colin Friels

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Colin Friels. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Dark City

1998 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Alex Proyas

Cast Rufus Sewell · Kiefer Sutherland · William Hurt · Jennifer Connelly

Synopsis Dark City (1998) follows John Murdoch as he abruptly awakens in a chilling bathtub within an unfamiliar room, only to find a deceased woman nearby. With no recollection of how he arrived there, Murdoch is pursued by a relentless police...

6.9

27K votes

6.9

27K votes

High Tide

1987 · Movie · 102 min. · Australia

6.5

41 votes

6.5

41 votes

Angel Baby

1995 · Movie · 104 min. · Australia

Direction Michael Rymer

Cast John Lynch · Jacqueline McKenzie · Colin Friels · Daniel Daperis

Synopsis Angel Baby (1995) follows the intense and tumultuous journey of two individuals grappling with schizophrenia who cross paths during a therapeutic session. As they form a deep and passionate connection, their love story unfolds with a mix of raw emotion...

6.5

133 votes

6.5

133 votes

Malcolm

1986 · Movie · 90 min. · Australia

Direction Nadia Tass

Cast Colin Friels · Lindy Davies · John Hargreaves · Chris Haywood

Synopsis Malcolm (1986) follows the story of a socially anxious mechanical prodigy who has recently lost his job due to his innovative but unauthorized creation of a personal tram. In a twist of fate, he takes in Frank, a recently paroled...

6.0

60 votes

6.0

60 votes

Darkman

1990 · Movie · 96 min. · United States

Direction Sam Raimi

Cast Liam Neeson · Frances McDormand · Colin Friels · Larry Drake

Synopsis Darkman (1990) follows the story of Peyton Westlake, a dedicated scientist who has been tirelessly working on a groundbreaking project to develop synthetic skin. Unfortunately, his creation has a significant flaw: it only remains stable for 99 minutes. Peyton's girlfriend,...

5.8

9K votes

5.8

9K votes

Killing Time (TV Series)

2011 · Series · 60 min. · Australia

Direction Peter Andrikidis · Ian Watson · Kevin Carlin

Cast David Wenham · Diana Glenn · John Brumpton · Colin Friels

Synopsis Killing Time (TV Series) (2011) follows the journey of a once-respected attorney, Andrew Fraser, who ascends from a modest legal career to becoming a formidable defender of some of the nation's most notorious criminals. The series chronicles his meteoric rise,...

5.8

24 votes

5.8

24 votes

5.7

1K votes

Cosi

1995 · Movie · 100 min. · Australia

Direction Mark Joffe

Cast Ben Mendelsohn · Barry Otto · Toni Collette · Rachel Griffiths

Synopsis Cosi (1995) follows Lewis, a budding theater director from Sydney, as he takes on his inaugural project through a government initiative aimed at rehabilitating mentally ill patients in a local institution. Lewis's plans are upended when Roy, one of the...

5.6

46 votes

5.6

46 votes

The Mystery of Natalie Wood (TV)

2004 · Movie · 180 min. · Australia

Direction Peter Bogdanovich

Cast Justine Waddell · Michael Weatherly · Matthew Settle · Colin Friels

Synopsis The Mystery of Natalie Wood (TV) (2004) delves into the life of the iconic actress through the eyes of her family, friends, and acquaintances. The film chronicles her journey from a precocious child star to a respected actress, navigating the...

5.4

39 votes

5.4

39 votes

Ground Zero

1987 · Movie · 109 min. · Australia

Direction Bruce Mules · Michael Pattinson

Cast Colin Friels · Jack Thompson · Donald Pleasence · Natalie Bate

Synopsis Ground Zero (1987) follows the journey of a young Australian cameraman, who uncovers a disturbing truth about his father's past. The protagonist stumbles upon footage that suggests his father had documented a covert nuclear test, which resulted in the tragic...

5.4

24 votes

5.4

24 votes

5.4

63 votes

The Eye of the Storm

2011 · Movie · 114 min. · Australia

Direction Fred Schepisi

Cast Charlotte Rampling · Geoffrey Rush · Judy Davis · Dustin Clare

Synopsis The Eye of the Storm (2011) centers around Elizabeth Hunter, a woman who has always been in command of every aspect of her life, from her social standing to her household and her children. As she faces the inevitable, the...

5.1

254 votes

5.1

254 votes

The Turning

2013 · Movie · 179 min. · Australia

Direction Tony Ayres · Jonathan Auf Der Heide · Cate Blanchett · Jub Clerc

Cast Cate Blanchett · Rose Byrne · Miranda Otto · Richard Roxburgh

Synopsis The Turning (2013) is a cinematic anthology that brings to life a series of short films, each inspired by the narratives of renowned Australian author Tim Winton. This unique project weaves together a tapestry of stories that explore the complexities...

5.1

37 votes

5.1

37 votes

The Book of Revelation

2006 · Movie · 119 min. · Australia

Direction Ana Kokkinos

Cast Tom Long · Greta Scacchi · Colin Friels · Anna Torv

Synopsis The Book of Revelation (2006) delves into the life of a man grappling with a hidden secret, an uncontrollable obsession, and a mystery that he fears to unravel. This erotic thriller explores themes of power and desire, the complex interplay...

4.8

85 votes

4.8

85 votes

Matching Jack

2010 · Movie · 99 min. · Australia

Direction Nadia Tass

Cast Jacinda Barrett · Richard Roxburgh · Tom Russell · James Nesbitt

Synopsis Matching Jack (2010) follows the journey of a woman grappling with her son's health issues and her husband's unfaithfulness. Her world is unexpectedly upended when she crosses paths with an Irish sailor and his child. This fortuitous meeting sparks an...

4.4

137 votes

4.4

137 votes

A Good Man in Africa

1994 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction Bruce Beresford

Cast Sean Connery · Colin Friels · John Lithgow · Diana Rigg

Synopsis A Good Man in Africa (1994) is a darkly humorous drama adapted from William Boyd's novel, which he also penned the screenplay for. The story delves into the intricate web of political, social, and romantic entanglements among British and African...

4.3

260 votes

4.3

260 votes

Interceptor

2022 · Movie · 96 min. · Australia

Direction Matthew Reilly

Cast Elsa Pataky · Luke Bracey · Aaron Glenane · Paul Caesar

Synopsis Interceptor (2022) follows the gripping tale of an Army lieutenant stationed at a secluded missile defense site. When a sudden threat emerges, she must leverage her strategic skills and military knowledge to safeguard humanity from impending doom.

3.9

2K votes

3.9

2K votes

Water Rats (TV Series)

1996 · Series · 60 min. · Australia

Direction John Hugginson · Tony Morphett · Mark Piper · Chris Martin-Jones

Cast Brett Partridge · Peter Bensley · Toni Scanlan · Scott Burgess

Synopsis Water Rats (TV Series) (1996) is a gripping drama that unfolds in a world where the serene surface of the harbor conceals a dark and dangerous underbelly. This hidden realm is a hotbed for illegal activities, including clandestine dumping sites,...

3.8

70 votes

3.8

70 votes

Schapelle (TV)

2014 · Movie · Australia

Direction Khoa Do

Cast Krew Boylan · Vince Colosimo · Denise Roberts · Jacinta Stapleton

Synopsis Schapelle (TV) (2014) delves into the dramatic true story of Schapelle Corby, an Australian woman who found herself at the center of a global controversy when she was apprehended at Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport in 2004. The narrative unfolds...

3.6

128 votes

3.6

128 votes

Direction Geoff Bennett

Cast Kate Atkinson · Colin Friels · Frankie J. Holden · Sophie Hensser

Synopsis Underbelly: Vanishing Act (TV Miniseries) (2022) delves into the enigmatic tale of a woman who vanished after deceiving her closest clients out of more than $40 million. This gripping narrative centers around the life and disappearance of Melissa Caddock, exploring...

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