SBS World Movies

When self-taught mathematical genius Srinivasa Ramanujan fails out of college, he does not give up hope. Determined to pursue his passion, he contacts Professor G.H. Hardy and is invited to attend Trinity College, Cambridge. Directed by Matthew Brown and stars Dev Patel, Jeremy Irons and Toby Jones.

Virginie, Erik and Aristide work as police officers in a local brigade, trying to hold their personal and emotional lives together while dealing with daily occurrences of violence in homes and on the streets. One night, they are assigned an unusual mission and must drive a migrant back to the border for unspecified reasons. On their way to the airport, Virginie discovers the prisoner will be sente

The highest-grossing French film of the 1980s, this cult hit follows Jacques and Enzo: a pair of friends who have been close since childhood, and who share a passion for the dangerous sport of free diving. In adulthood, however, their rivalry spurs them both on to deeper and deadlier dives.

Exploring the history of the Spitfire airplane in commemoration of the Royal Air Force's centenary.

Depressed over her failed dance career, a despondent ballerina attempts to take her own life, only to be rescued by an impoverished, once-famous stage clown. The comedian helps revive the dancer's health and prospects, and in the process recovers his own self-esteem as well.

The international success of the film Das Boot made the U-96 the most famous of all Hitler's submarines and the best-known movie submarine. But the true story of this extraordinary submarine and its equally exceptional crew goes far beyond fiction. Decorated with a sawfish with a mocking smile painted on its turret, the U-96 was not only one of the most iconic but also one of the most formidable o

The men of Bravo Company are facing a battle that's all uphill up Hamburger Hill. Fourteen war-weary soldiers are battling for a mud-covered mound of earth so named because it chews up soldiers like chopped meat. They are fighting for their country, their fellow soldiers and their lives.

One of the greatest British gangster films of all-time, setting the precedent for a wave of cult British cinema in the 1980s, this film tells the story of East End crime overlord Harold Shand as he attempts to bring prosperity to London's Docklands in time for a future Olympic Games.

A look at the longings of cynical adults for the innocent dreams of childhood.

Shortly before World War Two, influential families in Nazi Germany send their daughters to a finishing school in England to learn the language and to become ambassadors for a future National Socialist society. A teacher there sees what is coming and tries to raise the alarm. But the authorities believe he is the problem. Stars Judi Dench, Nigel Lindsay and Eddie Izzard.

When self-taught mathematical genius Srinivasa Ramanujan fails out of college, he does not give up hope. Determined to pursue his passion, he contacts Professor G.H. Hardy and is invited to attend Trinity College, Cambridge. Directed by Matthew Brown and stars Dev Patel, Jeremy Irons and Toby Jones.

Gem, a spirited young girl, deals with the grief of her mother's death by forging a bond with a wild emu. This spiritual dreaming is a bond she will do anything to keep, but one that puts her at odds with the new social worker.

Depressed over her failed dance career, a despondent ballerina attempts to take her own life, only to be rescued by an impoverished, once-famous stage clown. The comedian helps revive the dancer's health and prospects, and in the process recovers his own self-esteem as well.

On January 20, 1942, leading representatives of the German Nazi regime met for the Wannsee Conference, at which the systematic murder of 11 million Jewish people was decided.

David Walsh, an Irish sports journalist, becomes convinced that cyclist Lance Armstrong's performances during his Tour de France victories are being fuelled by banned substances. With this conviction, Walsh starts hunting for evidence that will expose Armstrong.

In 1942, the Japanese army had captured more than 200,000 Allied prisoners of war and needed a supply route to its frontline troops in Myanmar. POWs and thousands of Asian labourers were ordered to complete a railway linking Thailand and Myanmar that would include the infamous 'bridge on the River Kwai'. Meanwhile, the U.S. was developing a 'smart bomb'. In late 1944, a group of rescued POWs provi

Based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, whose epic quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where he must overcome not only elite competition, but also the brutal racial climate of Adolf Hitler's Germany.

Ava is a deadly assassin who works for a black ops organisation, travelling the globe and specialising in high profile hits. When a job goes dangerously wrong she is forced to fight for her own survival. Star Jesicca Chastain, John Malkovich and Common.

A chance encounter on the streets of Manhattan draws 20-something aspiring writer Brian (Anton Yelchin) into a passionate love affair with a glamorous French woman (Skyfall Bond girl Berenice Marlohe). The catch? She's married, and can only meet him for hotel room trysts between the hours of 5 and 7.

While grappling with the changes brought by middle-age, a filmmaker and his wife find their stagnant lives reinvigorated by their friendship with a couple of twenty-something hipsters.

The men of Bravo Company are facing a battle that's all uphill up Hamburger Hill. Fourteen war-weary soldiers are battling for a mud-covered mound of earth so named because it chews up soldiers like chopped meat. They are fighting for their country, their fellow soldiers and their lives.

David Walsh, an Irish sports journalist, becomes convinced that cyclist Lance Armstrong's performances during his Tour de France victories are being fuelled by banned substances. With this conviction, Walsh starts hunting for evidence that will expose Armstrong.

Based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, whose epic quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where he must overcome not only elite competition, but also the brutal racial climate of Adolf Hitler's Germany.

An in-depth and beautiful documentary about the stop motion and VFX artist Phil Tippett, a man who changed the landscape of visual effects in film.

A look at the longings of cynical adults for the innocent dreams of childhood.

While grappling with the changes brought by middle-age, a filmmaker and his wife find their stagnant lives reinvigorated by their friendship with a couple of twenty-something hipsters.

A Sydney lawyer's seemingly normal life is turned upside-down when he takes on a murder case and discovers that he shares a strange and unexplained mystical connection to five Aboriginal men.

A Jewish barber loses his memory after a plane crash. When he finally tries to make sense of his surroundings, he finds himself subjected to a dictator's tyranny.

Robert Kearns fights the auto industry, claiming that the intermittent windshield wiper is his invention.

Isabella El-Ibrahimi, the wife of an Egyptian-born engineer, tries desperately to track down her husband after he disappears on an international flight. Meanwhile, a CIA analyst's world spins out of control as he witnesses the engineer's interrogation and torture at the hands of the secret police.

Together with her daughter, Tonya is eagerly awaiting the return of her only son, who is said to have been killed in action but Tonya refuses to believe it is true.

When the Nazis invade Poland in late 1939, Harry Haft is sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp. A Nazi officer offers him an impossible deal to fight fellow prisoners in the boxing ring or die.

Ava is a deadly assassin who works for a black ops organisation, travelling the globe and specialising in high profile hits. When a job goes dangerously wrong she is forced to fight for her own survival. Star Jesicca Chastain, John Malkovich and Common.

Enjoy these classic episodes with living legends, Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton, as they review the then latest crop of movies and give us their ratings out of five stars.

Robert Kearns fights the auto industry, claiming that the intermittent windshield wiper is his invention.

A Jewish barber loses his memory after a plane crash. When he finally tries to make sense of his surroundings, he finds himself subjected to a dictator's tyranny.

A chance encounter on the streets of Manhattan draws 20-something aspiring writer Brian (Anton Yelchin) into a passionate love affair with a glamorous French woman (Skyfall Bond girl Berenice Marlohe). The catch? She's married, and can only meet him for hotel room trysts between the hours of 5 and 7.

A mother with a sketchy past washes windows at traffic lights, saving every cent to win back custody of her kids. After promising her daughter a birthday party, she fights social services and breaks the rules to keep her word.

Based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, whose epic quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where he must overcome not only elite competition, but also the brutal racial climate of Adolf Hitler's Germany.

An in-depth and beautiful documentary about the stop motion and VFX artist Phil Tippett, a man who changed the landscape of visual effects in film.

Ricardo is the chosen parent to take all the kids to a camp by train. But when he steps outside for a smoke-break, the train leaves, setting off a hilarious chase.

Ryota learns that his biological son was switched at birth with the boy he has raised, and he must make a life-impacting decision between his two sons.

Two men make a living by finding new parents for babies who are left anonymously in church baby boxes. But when a young mother reconsiders abandoning her baby, she discovers their scheme and decides to join them on a road trip to interview potential parents. Directed by Hirokazu Koreeda and stars Song Kang-ho, Lee Ji-eun and Gang Dong-won.

Dwelling on his past glory as a prize-winning author, Ryota wastes the money he makes as a private detective on gambling and can barely pay child support. After the death of his father, his aging mother and beautiful ex-wife seem to be moving on with their lives. Renewing contact with his initially distrusting family, Ryota struggles to take back control of his existence and to find a lasting plac

Isabella El-Ibrahimi, the wife of an Egyptian-born engineer, tries desperately to track down her husband after he disappears on an international flight. Meanwhile, a CIA analyst's world spins out of control as he witnesses the engineer's interrogation and torture at the hands of the secret police.

An in-depth and beautiful documentary about the stop motion and VFX artist Phil Tippett, a man who changed the landscape of visual effects in film.

Ricardo is the chosen parent to take all the kids to a camp by train. But when he steps outside for a smoke-break, the train leaves, setting off a hilarious chase.

Dwelling on his past glory as a prize-winning author, Ryota wastes the money he makes as a private detective on gambling and can barely pay child support. After the death of his father, his aging mother and beautiful ex-wife seem to be moving on with their lives. Renewing contact with his initially distrusting family, Ryota struggles to take back control of his existence and to find a lasting plac

Life for a happy couple is turned upside down after their young son dies in an accident. Rabbit Hole is an intimate glimpse into two people learning to re-engage with each other and a world that has been tilted off its axis. Directed by John Cameron Mitchell and stars Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart and Dianne Wiest.

Together with her daughter, Tonya is eagerly awaiting the return of her only son, who is said to have been killed in action but Tonya refuses to believe it is true.

Ryota learns that his biological son was switched at birth with the boy he has raised, and he must make a life-impacting decision between his two sons.

Robert Kearns fights the auto industry, claiming that the intermittent windshield wiper is his invention.

Nina and her best friend Su travel overseas for the first time. They enjoy the trip for a while until they lose sight of each other and their unforgettable adventure in Singapore starts.

In Prospect Bay, a remote outpost on the South Australian coast, two communities, the Goonyas and the Nungas, come together on the one field they have in common, the football field. But the underlying racism and class warfare threatens to make the team's greatest victories irrelevant. This holds particularly true for Blacky, a white teen who is more interested in books than sport, and his best fri

A father and son in the suburbs of Casablanca get by on petty crimes for a local mob. When a kidnapping goes wrong, they must find a way to dispose of the body.

When Alba seduces Natasha in a bar, the two women agree to limit their passionate affair to a one-night encounter. However, as they begin to slowly reveal their true selves to each other, their lust is met with deeper emotions that open the door for what evolves into a poignant character study.

Handsome poet Lucien (Benjamin Voisin, in a star-making turn) is poor, but highly ambitious. Failing to make a name for himself in his provincial hometown, he naively follows his married patroness (a radiant Cecile de France) to the glamorous beau monde of Paris.

A mother with a sketchy past washes windows at traffic lights, saving every cent to win back custody of her kids. After promising her daughter a birthday party, she fights social services and breaks the rules to keep her word.

Classic film review series hosted by living legends Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. In this episode, they speak to Kelly Macdonald, Wes Anderson, Dame Maggie Smith and Jeremy Northam.

Nina and her best friend Su travel overseas for the first time. They enjoy the trip for a while until they lose sight of each other and their unforgettable adventure in Singapore starts.

Ryota learns that his biological son was switched at birth with the boy he has raised, and he must make a life-impacting decision between his two sons.

A former pop star and her son who plays guitar are best friends and partners on stage, but off stage, their relationship has become too confined and claustrophobic.

Two men make a living by finding new parents for babies who are left anonymously in church baby boxes. But when a young mother reconsiders abandoning her baby, she discovers their scheme and decides to join them on a road trip to interview potential parents. Directed by Hirokazu Koreeda and stars Song Kang-ho, Lee Ji-eun and Gang Dong-won.

Ricardo is the chosen parent to take all the kids to a camp by train. But when he steps outside for a smoke-break, the train leaves, setting off a hilarious chase.

Dwelling on his past glory as a prize-winning author, Ryota wastes the money he makes as a private detective on gambling and can barely pay child support. After the death of his father, his aging mother and beautiful ex-wife seem to be moving on with their lives. Renewing contact with his initially distrusting family, Ryota struggles to take back control of his existence and to find a lasting plac

Malcolm is a reclusive and brilliant inventor who takes in two new roommates to help pay rent after being fired from his job. When he discovers his new roommates lead a criminal lifestyle, he helps them plan and execute an elaborate bank heist.

In the last moments of World War II, a secret Nazi space program evaded destruction by fleeing to the dark side of the moon. During 70 years of utter secrecy, the Nazis construct a gigantic space fortress with a massive armada of flying saucers. Soon, this unstoppable attack fleet will swarm towards Earth, heralding the triumphant return of the Fourth Reich.

Following the devastating aftermath of nuclear war on Earth, a former Nazi moon base has become the last refuge for mankind. Limited supplies and overpopulation threaten the survivors until Obi, the leader's daughter, finds a map pointing to a power buried deep under Earth's wasted surface that could save mankind or destroy it once and for all.

A man with a criminal past seeks redemption after being awakened by personal tragedy. He dedicates his life to his broken community and the safety of young girl who reminds him of his daughter.

Life for a happy couple is turned upside down after their young son dies in an accident. Rabbit Hole is an intimate glimpse into two people learning to re-engage with each other and a world that has been tilted off its axis. Directed by John Cameron Mitchell and stars Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart and Dianne Wiest.

When Zoe and Tim find out they are having a baby, they resolve to not let parenthood change them. As Tim embraces the prospect of fatherhood, Zoe panics about being a mum. Terrified that her life won't be her own anymore, Zoe is determined to tick off a list of their wildest dreams before the baby arrives. Directed by Curtis Vowell and stars Rose Matafeo, Matthew Lewis and Emily Barclay.

Twist is a Dicken's classic brought thrillingly up to date in the teeming heartland of modern London, where a group of street smart young hustlers plan the heist of the century for the ultimate payday. The film features an all-star British cast including two-time Academy Award winner Sir Michael Caine as Fagin, Lena Headey as Sikes, Rita Ora plays Dodge, Franz Drameh as Batesey, Sophie Simnett as

Malcolm is a reclusive and brilliant inventor who takes in two new roommates to help pay rent after being fired from his job. When he discovers his new roommates lead a criminal lifestyle, he helps them plan and execute an elaborate bank heist.

Sir Robert Chiltern is a highly respected politician, well-off and with a loving family. But all this is threatened when an old acquaintance appears in London with damning evidence of a past misdeed. Only Sir Robert's dissolute best friend, Lord Goring, is scheming enough to come to his aid.

Scrabble-obsessed Merseyside tailor Alan's eldest son Michael stormed out of the house after a particularly heated round of the popular board game, never to return. Years later, Alan and his other son Peter continue the search while trying to repair their own strained relationship.

In Prospect Bay, a remote outpost on the South Australian coast, two communities, the Goonyas and the Nungas, come together on the one field they have in common, the football field. But the underlying racism and class warfare threatens to make the team's greatest victories irrelevant. This holds particularly true for Blacky, a white teen who is more interested in books than sport, and his best fri

A father and son in the suburbs of Casablanca get by on petty crimes for a local mob. When a kidnapping goes wrong, they must find a way to dispose of the body.

Nina and her best friend Su travel overseas for the first time. They enjoy the trip for a while until they lose sight of each other and their unforgettable adventure in Singapore starts.

A farcical take on the Sherlock Holmes stories, which proposes that the world's greatest detective is merely the fictional creation of Dr Watson, the real crime-solving genius. However, the doctor has a problem, in that he needs someone to appear as Holmes, and the best he can turn up is drunken stage actor Reginald Kincaid. To cap it all, the ill-matched pair find themselves the victims of the vi

Jersey, 1942. As Hitler strengthens his grip on Western Europe, The Channel Islands fall into occupied hands. Used by the Germans as a base where prisoners of war are put to work in slave labour camps, the residents of Jersey face a future of uncertainty and fear which frays tempers and tests loyalties among the tight-knit island community.

While Joseph Piller, a Dutch Jew, was fighting in the Resistance during the Second World War, the debonair art connoisseur Han van Meegeren was selling Dutch art to Hermann Goring and other Nazis. Following the war, Piller becomes an investigator assigned the task of identifying and redistributing stolen art, resulting in van Meegeren being accused of collaboration - a crime punishable by death. S

Follows the exploits of 303 Squadron RAF during the Battle of Britain. The squadron consisted of Polish pilots, many of whom were veterans of the air battles involved in Germany's invasion of Poland.

When a teenage girl is kidnapped, a jaded enforcer begins a rescue mission, but uncovers high-level corruption and abuses of power. As he is engulfed in his search for the girl, he is forced to reckon with his own childhood traumas suffered at the hands of his abusive father.

Max, a movie producer, owes a lot of money to a gangster. He and his nephew decide to make a movie with an ageing actor and kill him on the set in an accident to claim insurance money.

A man with a criminal past seeks redemption after being awakened by personal tragedy. He dedicates his life to his broken community and the safety of young girl who reminds him of his daughter.

Scrabble-obsessed Merseyside tailor Alan's eldest son Michael stormed out of the house after a particularly heated round of the popular board game, never to return. Years later, Alan and his other son Peter continue the search while trying to repair their own strained relationship.

Jersey, 1942. As Hitler strengthens his grip on Western Europe, The Channel Islands fall into occupied hands. Used by the Germans as a base where prisoners of war are put to work in slave labour camps, the residents of Jersey face a future of uncertainty and fear which frays tempers and tests loyalties among the tight-knit island community.