If you live in Australia and are a major streaming fan, then we feel sorry for you already, because the biggest and the most popular streaming service does not even have the trendiest and most awesome titles like that of other regions, especially the US.
If you are clueless about what we are talking about, then you need to know that Netflix follows a different catalog for each region.
This means that people living in Australia and the rest of the world all have different sets of libraries filled with separate titles and movies from each other.
This may seem like an unfair deal, but you need to know before you make any decision on the titles that are majorly missing from Australian Netflix, and it may seem like there isn’t much, but you are definitely missing out on some of the major titles which we have jotted down below, they are as follows:
Note: Due to content licensing policies the mentioned below list is subject to change at any time. If you want to check which one of the mentioned titles is still not available or now available on Netflix in Australia, go to this website. And to stream titles on Netflix in Australia that is not available, read our change Netflix region guide and watch all of them right now.
Grey’s Anatomy
Don’t even get us started on Grey’s Anatomy, if you are deprived of this McDreamy goodness, then it’s high time you get access to a VPN and tune into American Netflix to get a dose of this classic hospital drama that is the best one out there yet.
The chaotic and interestingly intertwined stories of 5 medical interns who save lives, while creating a mess of their own, and it only gets better, but don’t forget to keep a box of tissues with you, because tears will be shed, for sure.
Available on US Netflix
Sherlock
The famous British detective got various makeovers, but this one is the best of the lot; it spans from 2010 to 2017 and is set in the 21st century.
Sherlock is the same witty but talented detective he is, and along with him to aid his cases is his doctor friend who tags along wherever he goes.
Available on Netflix UK
Breaking Bad
The most popular narcotics series, oh wait, is one of the most popular narcotics series in American crime drama history.
If you are still unfamiliar with this, then we won’t say anything further about it until you go ahead and start watching it yourself. Three words: you’ll get hooked!
Available on Netflix US, UK, and Canada.
Supernatural
Welcome to the world of Sam and Dean as they make their way into the ‘family business of hunting down the supernatural entities that reside around the world and that possess the good around them.
While on their journey, they will suffer, and get defeated, but that will only make them stronger to deal with the bigger power, the devil.
Supernatural is a classic and deserves to be watched every few months, and you still won’t get enough of it.
Available on American Netflix
Pulp Fiction
A Tarantino classic, Pulp Fiction is far from your usual criminal movie about any gang or mobster.
Rather it is a confusing tale of multiple intertwined stories from the underworld.
You may even have to watch it twice or thrice to get enough of it because it’s a power pack and as we said, a Tarantino Classic, you just can’t go wrong with this one.
Available on Netflix Canada
Dexter
Welcome to the cynical world of Dexter, who may seem like the most well-sorted and likable guy, which he is, but deep inside his well-preserved forensic job and super-intelligent brain lies a secret, a habit that he can’t get rid of.
What is that habit, and how does he twist his cynical ways to actually keep his tracks clear, hint: he has THE dream job to do that for him.
Available on Showtime
The Dark Knight Rises
If you are someone like me who became familiar with the Nolan Trilogy for Batman only recently, you need to leave everything and tune into Netflix America to start your Batman movie marathon which also includes The Dark Knight Rises.
Not only is it the heroic stance of Bruce Wayne, but this time it’s the Bane played by Tom Hardy who became one of the strongest villains of Batman after Heath Ledger’s Joker.
Available on Netflix France, Germany, Netherlands, India, and Belgium.
Incredibles 2
Our childhood favorite is back once again! But this time, Mr. Incredible is taking a back seat as a stay-at-home parent to his three extraordinary kids, Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack as their mom, the Elastic girl is out there trying to clear out the tarnished image of superheroes so that people start trusting them once again.
But despite the ‘normalcy’, there is always a villain out there who is all ready to destroy everything, this time it’s a cyber threat.
Available on Disney+
CoCo (2017)
An amazingly colorful movie with authentic Mexican background and festivities that are explained in this super emotional movie Coco.
Miguel is a passionate singer, and despite his family’s opposition, goes on to meet his supposed great-grandfather in the Land of the Dead.
But it’s not just a trip down memory lane, but this visit will unleash a ton of undiscovered truth, and finally help him fulfill his dream of becoming the best singer of all time.
Available on Disney+
Her
This is not your usual love story, nor is it the kind that you might be looking for right now, in this age of technological advancement.
Her: The movie carefully translates all the factors that may eventually become a part of our life, which may involve isolation, loneliness, high dependency on technology, and the AI’s ability to become one of us, till we are unable to differentiate what is real and what isn’t.
Available on Amazon Prime Video
V for Vendetta
Remember Remember the 5th of November, this quote will probably stay with you for as long as you can remember when you stream this absolutely amazing and engaging story of a freedom fighter known as V, whose aim is to bring down the oppressive British rule after they have destroyed multiple lives without facing any consequences.
Evey is involved in every step to aid V, as he reaches closer to his goal with each passing day.
Available on Netflix UK
Game Night
Max and Annie’s weekly game night with friends takes a twisted turn when his hotshot brother hosts a murder-mystery party that becomes all too real.
Available on Netflix France and Germany
Blue Bloods
Going on for nearly 12 seasons and 234 episodes now, Blue Blood is a collective story of an Irish-American Catholic family who resides in NY and has a long history and family tree that is actively involved in the law enforcement fields of different kinds.
As their fields of work intertwined with each other, so did their stories, from professional aspects to personal lives, all linked together.
Available on Channel 10 (10Play)
Family Guy
The regular old story of Peter Griffin who is a ‘Family Guy’ by nature, with a wife, 2 teenagers and a baby.
But everyday is an out of ordinary day for them as they always happen to find themselves in weirdly funny situations that always change the course of their day.
Family Guy has been successfully running since 1999, and will go on till 2022, that’s when the show will reach its final abode.
Available on Netflix Canada.
A Dangerous Woman
An oldie but goodie, if you are someone who is battling social anxiety or any disability and that prevents you from performing your day-to-day chores or sticking to a job, this one might be a good inspiring movie for you.
Martha may be mentally disabled, but she is honest, as honest as she can be and that is what gets her in trouble most of the time, which is an odd thing if you ask me.
But this does end up in her and her aunt hooking up with the same person who also happens to be their handyman.
Available on Amazon Prime Video
Criminal Minds
If you have a knack for crime thrillers and mind you, the good ones that will keep you hooked to the core, this one is it.
And the best part, it has 16 amazing seasons that are available on Netflix US, so you will require a VPN to get complete access to all the seasons.
And this isn’t your regular, good cop, bad thief show, this show is about a group of analysts whose job is to crack the next move of some high-profile criminals before they get to do anything, and the rat race continues, isn’t it awesome!?
Available on Netflix USA and Japan.
Groundhog Day
Released in late 90’s Groundhog Day is one of those fever movies from the day that not only got critical acclaim, but went on to smash the box office by over $100 million in profit.
The story revolves around Phil who is a little too self-centered for our liking, one day reaches the town of Punxsutawney to finish an assignment, but after spending a day, he wakes up to the same day and events over and over again.
Available on Netflix Canada
The Woman in Black
Sent to an isolated village to tie up a deceased client’s affairs, a young lawyer finds himself in a community grappling with a sinister presence.
Available on Netflix Canada
Twilight Zone
If you are familiar with the older version of the same name, which was released back in the 1900s, then you will like this one too.
The series of the same name is somewhat similar to what it was before, but this time with an advanced plot and settings and an even better storyline to keep the viewers hooked as they binge-watch this one.
But there is a bummer! This title is not available on any Netflix country. As of now Twilight Zone is available on Hulu. And Hulu is only available in the USA due to content licensing and streaming policies.
However, you can still watch Hulu in Australia if you know how to use a VPN. In case you don’t know, read our guide on how to get and watch Hulu in Australia.
Available on Hulu
Rocky
The first part of the Rocky franchise stars Sylvester Stallone as the young boxer who is filled with hope, and a tremendous amount of talent, but he is still a beginner in the end, and when it comes to boxing, experience matters a lot.
Available on Netflix Canada and Mexico
Rocky II
The classic Rocky series is always going to be a crowd winner no matter what year it is. Just like how Rocky won the hearts of millions despite losing the world championship against Apollo Creed.
But that did not sit well with Apollo, and he demanded a rematch just to defeat Rocky again, this time in a much easier manner.
Available on Netflix Canada and Mexico
Raging Bull
Raging Bull is an ode to every talented successful man who burned down and doomed his career with his own hands due to his insecurities and lack of self control over anything, and that is the story that we will get to see Rober De Niro play in this one.
A successful boxer, who ruined everything with his own hands, and then suffered immensely.
Available on Amazon Prime Video
Hell Or High Water
Not your old-school typical heist movie, this one actually is derived from deep desperation and poverty.
When Toby and Tanner do not find it in themselves to pay up their heavy mortgages, robbing a bank seemed like the best solution to their financial problems.
Things seemed to work out well, until the cops got a hint of their plan.
Available on Netflix Canada
The Fighter
Micky and Dicky, (pretty names, very innovative of the writer, if you ask us) are two brothers with ailing lives, as one of them is a recovering cocaine addict and the other one has a failed boxing career.
But it’s high time that they team up together to help Micky reach his goal of becoming the boxer that he wanted to become.
Available on Netflix Turkey
The Graduate
Who would have thought that this list is filled with epic movies from the late 90s, and it includes The Graduate, filled with love, betrayal, and did we say it’s about a love triangle which involves a college graduate, an older woman and her young daughter? Yeah, this one is going to be interesting!
Available on Netflix Canada
Network
Employee exploitation is a pretty common act in the corporate world, and the same trend follows in journalism as well, where you’re only good for the network until you’re bringing ratings profit.
And this movie from 1976 is all about that exploitation which led to an immense live television rant, and a potential death threat.
Available on Amazon Prime Video
Amelie
Deprived of people and life at a young age, Amelie, a young innocent Parisian waitress vows to devote her life for other’s happiness, as that is what brought utter joy in her own life as well.
But along this way she too happens to find the love she long craved for in her life. This quirky French movie is an absolute hit amongst the lot, and you will certainly enjoy this one too.
Available on Netflix France and Japan
Mamma Mia
It sucks to see your father not present at your wedding? But what if you don’t know who your father is, and you happen to invite all 3 former lovers of your mother to find out who is the real father.
And of course your mother cannot know about this, at all. Good luck hiding 3 grown men in your small island!
Available on Netflix Germany
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
For Scott it was love at first sight when it came to Ramona, but little did he know that she had a long list of evil exes who were all ready to tear him down in the band music competition.
He must tackle them once and for all before they try to break him and Ramona apart, and this competition is the only way to do so.
Available on Netflix UK
The Devil’s Advocate
Advocating one of the seven deadly sins of greed, things seem too good to be true when a faithful lawyer is offered a job way above his experience and pay-grade and given all the luxuries he could only think of.
But there is something oddly sinister about this, and he must figure it out, before he unintentionally sells his soul to the devil.
Available on Netflix Italy and India
Black Panthers (1968)
In Oakland, Black Panther Party members and supporters rally for the release of co-founder Huey P. Newton. A short documentary directed by Agnès Varda.
Available on Netflix France
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