11 First Nations Movies And Shows You Need To Stream On Netflix In 2025

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Supporting First Nations culture goes beyond donations and buying products; it also includes immersing ourselves in the stories and experiences of Indigenous communities. Watching films and shows that celebrate First Nations actors and storytelling is a powerful way to educate yourself and show support.

Netflix Australia is home to a growing collection of First Nations movies and shows that offer a compelling glimpse into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. From gripping documentaries to heartwarming dramas, these stories highlight the richness of Indigenous history, family, and identity. Whether you're a fan of cinematic masterpieces or looking to educate yourself, these 11 Indigenous films and series are a must-watch in 2025.

The Moogai 

Calling all horror fans, this flick will have you up at night, long after the credits roll. Based on the award-winning short film, written and directed by Wiradjuri, Bundjalung and Yaegl man Jon Bell, this flick weaves the history of the Stolen Generation with Aboriginal lore. The Moogai—a Bundjalung word used to describe monsters—follows a young Aboriginal couple (played by Shari Sebbens and Meyne Wyatt) who bring home their second baby, only to be terrorised by a mysterious child-stealing spirit.  

We Are Still Here

Prepare for all the feels as this multi-protagonist film interweaves eight powerful tales of hope and survival from Indigenous people from Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Spanning 1,000 years—from 1862 when a British settler threatens an Aboriginal man to lead him to safety, to a New Zealand tribe prepping for a terrifying future, We Are Still Here will immerse you in stories of kinship, loss, grief and resilience. 

High Ground

With a stacked cast (Aaron Pedersen, Jacob Junior Nayinggul and Simon Baker), High Ground takes place in 1930 Arnhem Land, and follows Gutjuk, a young Aboriginal man determined to protect what remains of his family. To do so, he reluctantly joins forces with Travis, a battle-hardened ex-soldier, on a mission to capture Baywara—the Territory’s most feared warrior, and Gutjuk’s own uncle. As they trek through the outback, an uneasy alliance begins to form. But when the ghosts of Travis’ past come roaring back, the hunter becomes the hunted, and loyalties are put to the ultimate test.

True Colours

Don’t be surprised if you binge this four-part crime miniseries in a single sitting. The story follows Aboriginal detective Toni Alma (Rarriwuy Hick), who’s reluctantly sent to investigate a suspicious car accident in her home community (a fictional place filmed in Alice Springs). Paired with local officer Nick (Luke Arnold), Toni battles long buried family secrets and simmering racial tension.

Beneath Clouds

Directed by the uber-talented Ivan Sen, a Gamilaroi man, Beneath Clouds was a breakout feature film for him… and for good reason—it’s seriously good. Following a young Indigenous girl Lena (who’s blonde and light-skinned and in denial of her heritage) and a newly escaped prisoner Vaughn who’s desperate to see his dying mother, this movie throws the two alienated characters together forcing them on a tumultuous emotional and physical journey. 

In My Blood It Runs

Shot in the Northern Territory over three-and-a-half years, In My Blood It Runs follows 10-year-old Dujuan, a cheeky and charismatic Arrernte boy. Told through his eyes, the audience gets an intimate look at how the education system is failing Aboriginal youth. In the doco, we watch as Dujuan, who is a child-healer and speaks three languages, is expelled from his school and travels perilously close to incarceration. Over the course of the film, Dujuan grapples with the pressure to balance both his western and Arrernte education, but somewhere in-between finds space to dream and hope for a bright future. 

Toomelah

Another beauty from Ivan Sen, Toomelah received a two-minute long standing ovation when it premiered at the Cannes Film Festival back in 2011. It follows 10-year-old Daniel who lives in Toomelah, NSW. When he’s suspended from school, he starts helping local drug dealer Linden, in the hopes of joining his crew. But when Bruce, one of Linden’s rivals is released from prison a turf war erupts with Daniel in the middle. Meanwhile Daniel is also struggling with his mum’s addictions, his absent father and the return of his aunty who was part of the Stolen Generation. 

Wrong Kind Of Black

Put this epic series straight to the top of your must watch list—we devoured it in a single sitting. Based on the extraordinary life of Boori Monty Pryor, Wrong Kind Of Black will make you laugh and then cry your eyes out. Flipping between the 60s—it shows Pryor growing up with his tight knit family in Palm Island—to the glittering 70s in Melbourne where he worked as one of the hottest DJs. But despite his success, Pyror is constantly told he’s the “wrong kind of black” and the ripple effect has a devastating impact on his family. Tip: keep the tissues close for the final two eps. 

Sweet Country  

This movie is another absolute stunner of cinematic gold from director Warwick Thornton, a proud Kaytetye man. Set in the late 1920s in the Northern Territory outback, Sweet Country is based on a series of shocking true events that took place between the European settlers and First Nations people in the interwar period in Australia. In particular, it follows Sam Kelly (played by Warlpiri man, Hamilton Morris), a farm worker who goes on the run with his wife Lizzie (Arrente woman Natassia Gorey-Furber) after they were subjected to a series of horrific events at the hands of a brutal, alcoholic World War One veteran Harry March (Ewen Leslie). Yes, it will rip your heart out but it’s an incredibly important watch to educate yourself on Australia’s often untold history. 

Mad Bastards

This incredible flick by Brendan Fletcher premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and is an absolute must-watch. Featuring the stunning backdrop of rural Australia as its set, as well as ukulele and mandolin melodies, this movie will give you goosebumps. It follows the story of TJ (played by Nyoongar man Dean Daley-Jones), a hard-edged man who sick of city life, travels to the tiny frontier town of Five Rivers in search of his son Bullet. But upon his arrival, TJ is confronted by the equally tough local cop, Texas and so begins a story about hard men battling to do the right thing by their family. 

Goldstone

Set in the Australian outback, this fast-paced action flick is a standalone sequel to Ivan San’s equally epic breakthrough movie Mystery Road—although you don’t have to watch this first, we recommend you do because it’s brilliant. Once again it follows Detective Jay Swan played by the supremely talented Aaron Pedersen, a proud Arrernte and Arabana man. This time around the detective is working on a missing persons case of a Chinese woman, but everything goes sideways when he unearths a trafficking ring up north and runs afoul of political-industrial interests. Sounds juicy right? It is. Watch it here. 

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