Films and TV shows that feel like Down Under by Men at Work
A cheeky, sun-baked backpacker romp through Australian identity, equal parts national pride, wanderlust and tongue-in-cheek swagger.
- Crocodile Dundee (1986): The ultimate larrikin Aussie fish-out-of-water comedy, brimming with outback pride and cheeky charm.
- The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994): A flamboyant road trip across the Australian outback with irreverent humour and national swagger.
- Muriel's Wedding (1994): Sunny, kitschy Aussie pop-culture romp with a loveable, offbeat spirit.
- Mad Max (1979): The same sun-baked Australian highways, seen through a grittier, darker lens.
- The Castle (1997): Affectionate, self-deprecating celebration of ordinary Aussie life and larrikin pride.
- Kath & Kim (2002): Wry, irreverent send-up of suburban Australian identity with plenty of cheek.
- Wolf Creek (2005): Backpackers on an outback road trip, the sinister flip side of the song's carefree travel.