- “The Dressmaker” (2015): This film, based on a novel, stars Kate Winslet and is set in a fictional small town in Victoria. It tells the story of a talented dressmaker who returns to her hometown seeking revenge.
- “Mad Max” (1979): Although not exclusively set in Victoria, parts of this iconic Australian film were shot near Melbourne and Geelong. It features a post-apocalyptic world with thrilling car chases and stars Mel Gibson.
- “Picnic at Hanging Rock” (1975): Directed by Peter Weir, this haunting film is set in rural Victoria in the early 1900s. It follows the mysterious disappearance of three schoolgirls during a picnic at Hanging Rock.
- “Romper Stomper” (1992): Set in Footscray, a suburb of Melbourne, this gritty film explores the lives of a group of neo-Nazis and their clashes with Vietnamese immigrants. It stars Russell Crowe and received critical acclaim.
- “Animal Kingdom” (2010): Taking place in the Melbourne suburb of Sunshine, this crime drama follows a seventeen-year-old boy who becomes involved in his criminal family’s activities. It stars Ben Mendelsohn and Joel Edgerton.
- “The Sapphires” (2012): While not primarily set in Victoria, this musical comedy-drama features a group of Indigenous Australian women from regional Victoria who form a successful singing group. It stars Deborah Mailman and Chris O’Dowd.
- “Chopper” (2000): This biographical crime drama is based on the life of notorious Australian criminal Mark “Chopper” Read. While the story spans multiple locations, it features scenes set in Melbourne and Victoria.
- “The Castle” (1997): Set in the fictional suburb of Coolaroo, this Australian comedy focuses on the Kerrigan family’s fight to save their beloved home from being demolished. It became a cult classic in Australia.
- “Nowhere Boys” (2013-2018): While not a film but a television series, it is set in the fictional Victorian town of Bremin. This fantasy-adventure series follows a group of teenagers who discover they have been transported to a parallel universe.
- “Wolf Creek” (2005): Although primarily set in the outback, this horror film showcases parts of regional Victoria. It follows a group of backpackers who encounter a sadistic serial killer. It became a successful franchise.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Australia’s Victoria
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